MOT reliability
Rover P6 3500
12 vehicles · 133 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Rover P6 3500 vehicles and 133 completed MOT tests, the Rover P6 3500 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,906 miles.
12
Vehicles
133
MOT tests
2,180
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover P6 3500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover P6 3500 MOT tests:
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Other104%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Brakes5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Steering1%
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Body & structure1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Rover P6 3500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Rover P6 3500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover P6 3500 MOT tests:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Oil leak on engine (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
- Rear brake pipes corroding (3 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Rear axle suspension dedion gaiter split (2 times)
- Rear suspension bump stops missing (2 times)
Rover P6 3500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2 | 22 | 82% | 93,605 |
| 1975 | 2 | 20 | 90% | 87,276 |
| 1974 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 37,081 |
| 1973 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 89,863 |
| 1972 | 2 | 33 | 85% | 71,912 |
| 1971 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 43,276 |
| 1970 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 95,518 |
| 1969 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 66,469 |
Rover P6 3500 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Rover P6 3500 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover P6 3500 MOT issues are:
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Oil leak; Oil leak on engine.
The typical Rover P6 3500 in our data has covered around
72,906 miles.
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