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ARP 324J

1971 Rover 2000

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,336 mi
Last recorded71,336 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1971 Rover 200067,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARP 324J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,336 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 71,336 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,270 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,656 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion to nsf floor

Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,656 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion to nsf floor

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,380 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,060 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 70,080 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all tyre walls are deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2009 69,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 69,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,389 miles

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

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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ARP 324J is a 1971 Rover 2000 in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 67,435 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ARP 324J, 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 55 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARP 324J registered?

ARP 324J is a 1971 Rover 2000, first registered on 12 January 1971.

Is ARP 324J safe to buy?

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