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YJW 725T

1979 Rover Princess

Blue Petrol 2227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,094 mi
Last recorded31,094 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1979 Rover Princess73,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJW 725T
MakeRover
ModelPrincess
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,227cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,094 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,799 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,545 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Aug 2008 30,511 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,877 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 29,861 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2005 29,447 miles

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

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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YJW 725T is a 1979 Rover Princess in Blue with a 2,227cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Rover Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 73,933 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YJW 725T, 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 47 years old, this Rover Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJW 725T registered?

YJW 725T is a 1979 Rover Princess, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is YJW 725T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJW 725T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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