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WLJ 547K

1971 Rover P6

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,663 mi
Last recorded2,663 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover P641,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLJ 547K
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 2,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 2,150 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 2,140 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 1,163 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 598 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2012 99,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2012 99,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,239 miles

repaiar to fuel line

Pass 5 May 2010 97,535 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 96,816 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 95,933 miles

slight play front lower link inner bush

Pass 10 May 2007 95,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 92,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s trailing arm ball joint rubber split

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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WLJ 547K is a 1971 Rover P6 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLJ 547K, 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.

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What year was WLJ 547K registered?

WLJ 547K is a 1971 Rover P6, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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