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SML 12M

1971 Rover Princess

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

607 mi
Last recorded607 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Rover Princess38,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSML 12M
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 607 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 607 miles

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) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,898 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 99,885 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 99,883 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2012 99,876 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 99,869 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 99,862 miles

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.

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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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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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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