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Est: £1,500 - £2,500
1972 VANDEN PLAS 1300 PRINCESS
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 23
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Harvest Gold with Olive/Brown leather. Benefits from recent mechanical work including carburettor and fuel system overhaul, along with subframe welding and door metalwork refurbishment.
Condition
6
Good exterior wear, interior wear
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
94,538 miles
MLP450L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
In Brief:
An honest example of BMC's range topping Vanden Plas ADO16
Finished in Harvest Gold over leather upholstery
Owned by The Vendor for the last 4 years
Benefits from refurbished metalwork to the doors along with welding to the subframe
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A charming example of the 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, the luxurious range-topping derivative of BMC’s hugely successful ADO16 platform.
Combining compact proportions with traditional British luxury, the Vanden Plas offered a level of refinement rarely seen in a small family saloon, with its distinctive fluted chrome grille, polished wood veneer, leather upholstery and well-appointed cabin.
This example presents in a wonderfully period colour combination, with a warm Harvest Gold-style exterior complemented by an Olive/Brown leather interior.
The colour scheme suits the car particularly well, giving it a very authentic 1970s appearance and enhancing the traditional Vanden Plas character.
The car has plenty of vi...
Points of note
£676
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,512
Median Price (Since 2020)
£15,525
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 23 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
93,975 miles
Registration Date
1972-11-08
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 22 2012 with 93,975 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed
On Aug 20 2012 with 93,975 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Aug 17 2011 with 93,964 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
User Entered:
- front brakes slightly binding
Passed
On Aug 23 2010 with 93,946 miles
Failed
On Aug 18 2010 with 93,946 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Passed
On Aug 24 2009 with 93,932 miles
Failed
On Aug 20 2009 with 93,932 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Passed
On Aug 22 2008 with 33,923 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Aug 20 2008 with 33,923 miles
There were 13 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User Entered:
- (Dangerous) Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
- Oil leak
Passed
On Aug 22 2007 with 93,902 miles
Failed
On Aug 21 2007 with 93,902 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Aug 21 2006 with 93,878 miles
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