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B952 NLW

1985 Rover 2000

Red Petrol 3538cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,483 mi
Last recorded152,483 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 200095,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB952 NLW
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,538cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 152,483 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 152,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 151,682 miles

All tyres are 10 years old

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 149,489 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pivot point for track control arms on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 149,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pivot point for track control arms on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 149,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 149,411 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 149,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 149,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 149,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 149,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

steering rack inner balljoints have play

Fail 4 May 2016 149,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

steering rack inner balljoints have play

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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B952 NLW is a 1985 Rover 2000 in Red with a 3,538cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B952 NLW, 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 B952 NLW registered?

B952 NLW is a 1985 Rover 2000, first registered on 29 January 1985.

Is B952 NLW safe to buy?

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