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CVM 268C

1965 Rover Princess

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,125 mi
Last recorded27,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1965 Rover Princess23,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVM 268C
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,125 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 22,400 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 122,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering box cracked and unserviceable idler (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,383 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 22,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 21,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 19,338 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 19,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 17,485 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,089 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,981 miles

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,535 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,963 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 11,963 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,730 miles

vt32 issued

Fail 30 Jan 2007 9,729 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all cables,flexis,hoses,pipes covered in tapeor sealers making it harder to inspect

floors covered in sealer

grease over all joints on stering and suspension,

no rover p6 listed on computer for vt40

rear arches corroded but hard to inspect to to plastic/rubber arch covers under car

rear tyres cracking slightly and small bulge in sidewall

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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CVM 268C is a 1965 Rover Princess in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1965 Rover Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 23,192 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 CVM 268C, 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 61 years old, this Rover Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CVM 268C registered?

CVM 268C is a 1965 Rover Princess, first registered on 8 June 1965.

Is CVM 268C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVM 268C shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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