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SXF 160L

1973 Rover Princess

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,788 mi
Last recorded58,788 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 Rover Princess47,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXF 160L
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 58,787 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 58,787 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,664 miles

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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SXF 160L is a 1973 Rover Princess in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Rover Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 47,527 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 SXF 160L, 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 53 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 SXF 160L registered?

SXF 160L is a 1973 Rover Princess, first registered on 27 February 1973.

Is SXF 160L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXF 160L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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