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AOU 893C

1965 Rover 2000

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,702 mi
Last recorded57,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1965 Rover 200060,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOU 893C
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,702 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,260 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,204 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,201 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,089 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,768 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various under body corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,083 miles

Oil leak

various under body corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,569 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,150 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,742 miles

brake steering and suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,525 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 54,322 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s inner head light not working

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,247 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Various areas with rust

Fail 21 Dec 2005 54,247 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Various areas with rust

How Reliable is the Rover 2000?

Based on 3,467 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
418
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 75
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 75
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AOU 893C is a 1965 Rover 2000 in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1965 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 60,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 2000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AOU 893C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 61 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AOU 893C?

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What year was AOU 893C registered?

AOU 893C is a 1965 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 April 1965.

Is AOU 893C safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOU 893C shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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