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B940 BYB

1985 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,560 mi
Last recorded43,560 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Rover 200095,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB940 BYB
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,560 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,513 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front arch area corroded & holed

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished & small splits in sidewalls

Outersill & door step areas surface corrosion

Surface corrosion boot floor area

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear undersill areas corroded,radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Unable to see some floor areas due to insulation / sound deadening

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 43,486 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front arch area corroded & holed

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished & small splits in sidewalls

Outersill & door step areas surface corrosion

Surface corrosion boot floor area

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear undersill areas corroded,radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Unable to see some floor areas due to insulation / sound deadening

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 43,368 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre deteriorated and low pressure (4.1.E.1)

filler cap area under n/s/r wheel arch holed

Fail 27 Jan 2016 43,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / end cap area holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / end cap area holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre deteriorated and low pressure (4.1.E.1)

filler cap area under n/s/r wheel arch holed

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,316 miles

Nearside handbrake reading slightly low

Slight exhaust blow - front pipe & centre box

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 43,208 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

lhf rhr shock covers broken not mot items exhaust slightly fragile very slight blow but mot pass

Fail 3 Aug 2006 43,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B940 BYB is a 1985 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1985 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 95,553 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 B940 BYB, 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 41 years old, this Rover 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B940 BYB registered?

B940 BYB is a 1985 Rover 2000, first registered on 31 May 1985.

Is B940 BYB safe to buy?

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