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VLC 847M

1971 Rover P6

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,390 mi
Last recorded99,390 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1971 Rover P641,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLC 847M
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 99,390 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side mirror broken

Pass 1 Oct 2007 99,362 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 99,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 99,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rover P6?

Based on 2,365 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
brake recording little or no effort 60
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
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VLC 847M is a 1971 Rover P6 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Rover P6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 41,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover P6 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLC 847M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover P6 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 55 years old, this Rover P6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VLC 847M?

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What year was VLC 847M registered?

VLC 847M is a 1971 Rover P6, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VLC 847M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLC 847M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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