CarVerify

Free Car Check

BDF 331K

1971 Rover 2000

Yellow Petrol 1978cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,849 mi
Last recorded6,849 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 200067,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDF 331K
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 6,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bumper corroded sharp edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 5,121 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 5,104 miles

Battery insecure mounting corroded (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop mounting corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,725 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 2,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 98,029 miles

both front inner sills in poor condition not within prescribed areas

front brake pads not visible

n/s/f inner holed but not within prescribed areas

o/s/f wing inner wing corroded (under bonnet)

underside corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2013 98,026 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both front inner sills in poor condition not within prescribed areas

front brake pads not visible

n/s/f inner holed but not within prescribed areas

o/s/f wing inner wing corroded (under bonnet)

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,940 miles

Vehcile has corrosion but not in pescribed areas

Vehcile has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,611 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,240 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R floor rusty and holed

Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 94,108 miles

OIL LOSS AT ENGINE AREA>

Rear discs show wear.

Rusting at sills to floors and under floor panels.

This vehicle has repairs covered with sealant.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 94,102 miles

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

OIL LOSS AT ENGINE AREA>

Rear discs show wear.

Rusting at sills to floors and under floor panels.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 92,320 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 91,316 miles

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
Full Rover 2000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BDF 331K is a 1971 Rover 2000 in Yellow with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BDF 331K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDF 331K?

You can check the full history of BDF 331K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BDF 331K registered?

BDF 331K is a 1971 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is BDF 331K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDF 331K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BDF 331K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BDF 331K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.