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PRL 246M

1971 Rover Princess

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,699 mi
Last recorded9,699 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1971 Rover Princess38,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRL 246M
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,699 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 9,699 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 9,623 miles

Filler on offside outer sill

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 9,621 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Filler on offside outer sill

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre excessivly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2011 9,505 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 9,504 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front and rear subframe mount areas have had large amounts of welded repairs.

offside outer sill has got filler in it but it appears tp be to a damage area not corrosion

this vehicle has has exstensive welded repairs carried out under the carpets on floor pans and front bulkhead area

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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PRL 246M is a 1971 Rover Princess in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PRL 246M, 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.

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What year was PRL 246M registered?

PRL 246M is a 1971 Rover Princess, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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