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CGW 202T

1979 Rover Princess

White Petrol 2227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,027 mi
Last recorded74,027 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Rover Princess73,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGW 202T
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,227cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,027 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 73,933 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 73,931 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 73,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,870 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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CGW 202T is a 1979 Rover Princess in White with a 2,227cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Rover Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 73,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CGW 202T, 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 47 years old, this Rover Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CGW 202T registered?

CGW 202T is a 1979 Rover Princess, first registered on 14 February 1979.

Is CGW 202T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGW 202T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CGW 202T have outstanding finance?

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