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4747 AP

1966 Rover Princess

Brown Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,032 mi
Last recorded93,032 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration4747 AP
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1966
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 93,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 92,998 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,650 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 92,650 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,752 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 91,195 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 91,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 89,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 89,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 88,753 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 87,912 miles

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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4747 AP is a 1966 Rover Princess in Brown with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 4747 AP, 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 60 years old, this Rover Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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4747 AP is a 1966 Rover Princess, first registered on 16 February 1966.

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