MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
607 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Rover Princess?
Based on 778 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SML 12M is a 1971 Rover Princess in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SML 12M, 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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How do I check the history of SML 12M?
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What year was SML 12M registered?
SML 12M is a 1971 Rover Princess, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is SML 12M safe to buy?
The MOT history for SML 12M shows 9 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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