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VYE 770G

1968 Rover Princess

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,038 mi
Last recorded99,038 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYE 770G
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1968
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 99,038 miles

Brake performance not tested no brakes peddle on flloor (3.7.A.1)

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor under side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre miss shaped (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute stays on (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak engine/gear box ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres flat

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013 99,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

General corrosion under car"

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Underseal applied under car!

nsr tyre perrishing" advises replace!

Pass 22 Oct 2010 98,975 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 98,975 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 98,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 98,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 97,985 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,942 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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VYE 770G is a 1968 Rover Princess in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VYE 770G, 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 58 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 VYE 770G registered?

VYE 770G is a 1968 Rover Princess, first registered on 6 December 1968.

Is VYE 770G safe to buy?

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