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VME 565M

1974 Rover Princess

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,908 mi
Last recorded53,908 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVME 565M
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oily to underside

various areas of welding to underside

Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,843 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 53,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

various areas of welding to underside all good for mot.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 53,661 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

various areas of welding to underside all good for mot.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,858 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,686 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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VME 565M is a 1974 Rover Princess in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VME 565M, 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 52 years old, this Rover Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VME 565M registered?

VME 565M is a 1974 Rover Princess, first registered on 20 February 1974.

Is VME 565M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VME 565M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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