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MPC 389W

1981 Rover Princess

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,865 mi
Last recorded1,865 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPC 389W
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 1,865 miles

underside and sill areas corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2020 1,854 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside and sill areas corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 1,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened chock strap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 552 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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MPC 389W is a 1981 Rover Princess in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MPC 389W, 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 45 years old, this Rover Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MPC 389W registered?

MPC 389W is a 1981 Rover Princess, first registered on 9 January 1981.

Is MPC 389W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPC 389W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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