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XTU 645W

1981 Rover Princess

Beige Petrol 2227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,042 mi
Last recorded42,042 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 645W
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,227cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,042 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 42,042 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Power steering pump insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,841 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Chipped (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 40,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Chipped (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,033 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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XTU 645W is a 1981 Rover Princess in Beige with a 2,227cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XTU 645W, 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 45 years old, this Rover Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XTU 645W?

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What year was XTU 645W registered?

XTU 645W is a 1981 Rover Princess, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is XTU 645W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTU 645W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XTU 645W have outstanding finance?

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