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BRS 417B

1964 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,228 mi
Last recorded50,228 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1964 Rover 200052,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRS 417B
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,228 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at bottom of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion bottom of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 50,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at bottom of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion bottom of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,195 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 50,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,175 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,175 miles

Ball joint dust cover missing track rod offside joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,151 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,836 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,820 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,808 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,459 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 49,422 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,398 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,338 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
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BRS 417B is a 1964 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1964 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 52,006 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 BRS 417B, 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 62 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 BRS 417B registered?

BRS 417B is a 1964 Rover 2000, first registered on 5 November 1964.

Is BRS 417B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRS 417B shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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