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NGW 440L

1972 Rover Princess

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,310 mi
Last recorded40,310 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1972 Rover Princess48,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGW 440L
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,310 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,945 miles

All of the rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All of the rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,833 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,727 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 39,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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NGW 440L is a 1972 Rover Princess in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGW 440L, 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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What year was NGW 440L registered?

NGW 440L is a 1972 Rover Princess, first registered on 25 October 1972.

Is NGW 440L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGW 440L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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