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FLG 550K

1972 Rover Princess

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,687 mi
Last recorded69,687 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover Princess48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLG 550K
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,687 miles

nearside front track rod end boot perished.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 69,165 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front upper inner wing. (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front inner wing sub-frame mounting point. (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front track rod end boot perished.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,281 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 66,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating indicator lens missing (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,239 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 53,239 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tail lamp and number platelamp came on when tapped

Fail 23 Sep 2013 59,279 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tail lamp and number platelamp came on when tapped

Fail 24 Jun 2013 59,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal splitting

minor scrates to nearside of windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2012 56,048 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal splitting

minor scrates to nearside of windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,025 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight corrosion by o/s/f sub-frame mounting.

Slight cracking to o/s/f brake hose.

Slight cracking to petrol cap seal.

Slight leak from front exhaust & centre mounting broken.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,205 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,222 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 50,222 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,104 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 48,102 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FLG 550K is a 1972 Rover Princess in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FLG 550K, 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.

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FLG 550K is a 1972 Rover Princess, first registered on 6 March 1972.

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