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168 XVM

1961 Rover Princess

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,678 mi
Last recorded44,678 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

Registration168 XVM
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight fuel staining on carburrettors

Steering column top bearing slightly worn borderline (2.2.2 (b))

no hazard lights

no rear fog lights

no seat belts fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2020 44,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced diagonal out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Borderline play in top steering column bush

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Washer actuation hard to reach

no hazard lights

no rear fog lights

no seat belts

slight fuel staining around carburettor

How Reliable is the Rover Princess?

Based on 778 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
326
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
brake recording little or no effort 25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Stop lamp not working 19
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168 XVM is a 1961 Rover Princess in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Rover Princess fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 168 XVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 65 years old, this Rover Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 168 XVM registered?

168 XVM is a 1961 Rover Princess, first registered on 2 February 1961.

Is 168 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 168 XVM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 168 XVM have outstanding finance?

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