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CLJ 472L

1972 Rover Princess

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,882 mi
Last recorded67,882 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Rover Princess48,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLJ 472L
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,882 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 66,090 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,393 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,944 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 64,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,229 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,120 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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CLJ 472L is a 1972 Rover Princess in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Rover Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 48,120 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 CLJ 472L, 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 54 years old, this Rover Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CLJ 472L registered?

CLJ 472L is a 1972 Rover Princess, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is CLJ 472L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLJ 472L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CLJ 472L have outstanding finance?

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