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WHO 801

1963 Rover P5

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,499 mi
Last recorded52,499 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1963 Rover P552,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHO 801
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2018 52,499 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,300 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,071 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,938 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,888 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,714 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 51,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 51,394 miles

How Reliable is the Rover P5?

Based on 1,923 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
brake binding 54
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46
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WHO 801 is a 1963 Rover P5 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 52,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover P5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHO 801, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover P5 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WHO 801 registered?

WHO 801 is a 1963 Rover P5, first registered on 17 June 1963.

Is WHO 801 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHO 801 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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