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BPB 296H

1970 Rover 2000

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,876 mi
Last recorded81,876 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 200047,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPB 296H
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 81,876 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 81,831 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on both inner wings outside prescribed areas

Fail 10 May 2016 81,831 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking cross chassis (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on both inner wings outside prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,813 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 81,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BPB 296H is a 1970 Rover 2000 in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 47,506 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 BPB 296H, 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 56 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPB 296H registered?

BPB 296H is a 1970 Rover 2000, first registered on 6 January 1970.

Is BPB 296H safe to buy?

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