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BRA 479L

1973 Rover Princess

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,121 mi
Last recorded32,121 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 Rover Princess47,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRA 479L
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 32,121 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 32,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 31,988 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 31,983 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 31,882 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 31,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 31,518 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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BRA 479L is a 1973 Rover Princess in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Rover Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 47,527 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BRA 479L, 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 53 years old, this Rover Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRA 479L registered?

BRA 479L is a 1973 Rover Princess, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is BRA 479L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRA 479L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BRA 479L have outstanding finance?

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