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LAJ 716P

1975 Rover Princess

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,979 mi
Last recorded46,979 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAJ 716P
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 46,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 46,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 44,486 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,993 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 41,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipe from pipe to tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,615 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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LAJ 716P is a 1975 Rover Princess in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LAJ 716P, 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 51 years old, this Rover Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LAJ 716P?

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What year was LAJ 716P registered?

LAJ 716P is a 1975 Rover Princess, first registered on 10 October 1975.

Is LAJ 716P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAJ 716P shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAJ 716P have outstanding finance?

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