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PLJ 785M

1971 Rover Princess

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,588 mi
Last recorded33,588 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2007
Typical for 1971 Rover Princess38,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLJ 785M
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2007 33,588 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

oil leak

slight runout on nearside front foot brake

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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PLJ 785M is a 1971 Rover Princess in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Rover Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 38,142 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 PLJ 785M, 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 55 years old, this Rover Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLJ 785M registered?

PLJ 785M is a 1971 Rover Princess, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PLJ 785M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLJ 785M shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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