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YCV 860J

1971 Rover P6

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,806 mi
Last recorded29,806 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Rover P641,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCV 860J
MakeRover
ModelP6
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 29,806 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 29,806 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 29,722 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 29,517 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2018 29,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 29,104 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 28,972 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,774 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,503 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,062 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 27,867 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,817 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Slight weep from steering box

Fail 9 Jun 2011 27,815 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Slight weep from steering box

Pass 12 May 2010 27,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear diff seal leaking slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,149 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear diff seal leaking

Pass 17 May 2007 26,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak from n/s/r drive flange area

Fail 17 May 2007 26,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

slight oil leak from n/s/r drive flange area

Pass 22 May 2006 26,219 miles

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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YCV 860J is a 1971 Rover P6 in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YCV 860J, 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 YCV 860J registered?

YCV 860J is a 1971 Rover P6, first registered on 21 May 1971.

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