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WJH 800J

1971 Rover Princess

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,363 mi
Last recorded60,363 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover Princess38,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 800J
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 60,363 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,629 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE TO MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 57,266 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,261 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 56,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,776 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 55,075 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 55,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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WJH 800J is a 1971 Rover Princess in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJH 800J, 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 WJH 800J registered?

WJH 800J is a 1971 Rover Princess, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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