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DEY 480C

1965 Rover Princess

Brown Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,259 mi
Last recorded23,259 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1965 Rover Princess23,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEY 480C
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1965
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,125 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,759 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 21,759 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,729 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,712 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,698 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,691 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 21,691 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,680 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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DEY 480C is a 1965 Rover Princess in Brown with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DEY 480C, 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 DEY 480C registered?

DEY 480C is a 1965 Rover Princess, first registered on 28 September 1965.

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