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RDR 990K

1972 Rover Princess

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,596 mi
Last recorded77,596 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover Princess48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDR 990K
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,595 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,579 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 77,572 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,570 miles

slight exhaust blow engine bay

Fail 24 Jul 2013 77,566 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight brake binding o/s/r

Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,563 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 77,563 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,546 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise underside of vehicle has been heavily under-sealed

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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RDR 990K is a 1972 Rover Princess in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RDR 990K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RDR 990K?

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What year was RDR 990K registered?

RDR 990K is a 1972 Rover Princess, first registered on 26 May 1972.

Is RDR 990K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDR 990K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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