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OJE 568J

1979 Rover Princess

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,049 mi
Last recorded88,049 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Rover Princess73,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJE 568J
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,049 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,039 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,956 miles

body underneath heavily sealed

Fail 16 Sep 2014 87,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

body underneath heavily sealed

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,901 miles

corrosion underneath in places

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,801 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 87,801 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front suspension cup covers adrift

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,733 miles

corrosion underneath in places

o/s/f brake catching

Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,497 miles

body corrosion underneath

fuel staining around carb

handbrake travel getting high

o/s/r sub frame mtg area showing signs of corrosion

slight play in upper ball joints

Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,718 miles

o/s/f brake sticking slightly + n/s/r

vechile showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,578 miles

slight play in o/s/f joints

vechile showing signs of corrosion underneath + lower body

Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,382 miles

body corrosion in places

slight binding from o/s/f brake

suspension top rubbers starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2006 86,185 miles

headlight beam patterns getting weak!

oil leak from engine area!

slight binding from front brakes!

slight blow from centre exhaust section!

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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OJE 568J is a 1979 Rover Princess in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJE 568J, 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 OJE 568J registered?

OJE 568J is a 1979 Rover Princess, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is OJE 568J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJE 568J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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