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639 FXT

1963 Rover Princess

White Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,009 mi
Last recorded67,009 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration639 FXT
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,009 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 65,439 miles

brakes sharpe

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,452 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,220 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,050 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,618 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 56,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2008 56,095 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2007 55,429 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

non of the advisory given on 15/05/2007 test no 554515437153 has been rectified

Fail 15 May 2007 55,429 miles

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

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from engine

vehicle chassis is corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 55,008 miles

oil leak

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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639 FXT is a 1963 Rover Princess in White with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 639 FXT, 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 63 years old, this Rover Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 639 FXT registered?

639 FXT is a 1963 Rover Princess, first registered on 5 July 1963.

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