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JMJ 814V

1979 Rover Princess

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,426 mi
Last recorded25,426 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Rover Princess73,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMJ 814V
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 25,426 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 25,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 24,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 23,504 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 22,211 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 22,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 20,961 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 20,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 20,298 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 20,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2019 19,955 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 19,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,946 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 19,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JMJ 814V is a 1979 Rover Princess in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 JMJ 814V, 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 JMJ 814V registered?

JMJ 814V is a 1979 Rover Princess, first registered on 23 October 1979.

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The MOT history for JMJ 814V shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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