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WUO 889K

1971 Rover P6

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,610 mi
Last recorded41,610 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Rover P641,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUO 889K
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 41,610 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 41,609 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 41,591 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 41,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear bump stop missing

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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WUO 889K is a 1971 Rover P6 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WUO 889K, 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 WUO 889K?

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What year was WUO 889K registered?

WUO 889K is a 1971 Rover P6, first registered on 8 November 1971.

Is WUO 889K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUO 889K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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