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Rover Princess

Black and Grey · Petrol · 1961 · 2,912 cc

YFF 503MOT history

YFF 503 is a black and grey petrol Rover Princess first used on 31 Dec 1961. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,586 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YFF 503
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Princess
Colour
Black and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,912 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
31 Dec 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YFF 503 was last recorded at 79,586 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,445 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
141 miles
Average per year
433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,586 miles
  • 2025 – 79,445 miles
  • 2019 – 77,869 miles
  • 2015 – 77,833 miles
  • 2013 – 77,230 miles
  • 2012 – 76,912 miles
  • 2011 – 76,015 miles
  • 2010 – 74,829 miles
  • 2009 – 73,251 miles
  • 2008 – 71,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,586 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,586 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,586 miles
    Test number
    529930038427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,445 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,445 miles
    Test number
    617750029034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,869 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,869 miles
    Test number
    867732824030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,833 miles (+603)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,833 miles
    Test number
    618976885011
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside.
    • NoteNearside front lower trunion worn.
    • NoteOffside front upper trunion worn.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall cracking

  5. Pass77,230 miles (+318)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,230 miles
    Test number
    889762853358
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNs os inner sills to floor weak
    • NoteOs rear brake effort low osr parking brake low os

  6. Pass76,912 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    296235832206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth n/s o/s inner sills to floor weak
    • NoteO/s rear brake effort low and parking brake

  7. Fail76,909 miles (+894)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,909 miles
    Test number
    867585832235
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth n/s o/s inner sills to floor weak
    • NoteO/s rear brake effort low and parking brake

  8. Pass76,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,015 miles
    Test number
    477546931222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,015 miles (+1,186)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,015 miles
    Test number
    798781501208
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear n/s upper bump stop/ chassis

  10. Pass74,829 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    751484500239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,827 miles (+1,576)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,827 miles
    Test number
    700463500207
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth inner sills [ n/s and o/s ] corroded /parting [not structual]

  12. Pass73,251 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,251 miles
    Test number
    351819689178
    • NoteOutter sills not welded 9body type and design checked with vosa
    • NoteRear wheel arches and rear panel corroded
    • NoteSlight brake bind on n/s/f
    • NoteSlight oil leak from n/s/r shocker
    • NoteSlight oil leak from o/s/r drum
    • NoteSlight wear in steering column top bearing

  13. Fail73,251 miles (+1,276)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,251 miles
    Test number
    961139269192
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBody type and design discussed vosa
    • NoteOutter sills not welded
    • NoteRear wheel arches and rear panel corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak from n/s/r shocker
    • NoteSlight oil leak from o/s/r drum
    • NoteSlight wear in steering column top bearing

  14. Pass71,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,975 miles
    Test number
    242551998489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YFF 503

What vehicle is registration YFF 503 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YFF 503 on a black and grey petrol Rover Princess first used on 31 Dec 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YFF 503 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YFF 503 is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on YFF 503?
The MOT on YFF 503 is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YFF 503 done?
YFF 503 was recorded at 79,586 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 433 miles a year.
Has YFF 503 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YFF 503 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on YFF 503 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on YFF 503 find?
YFF 503 passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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