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C184 CJO

1985 Rover 2000

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

102,526 mi
Last recorded102,526 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Rover 200095,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC184 CJO
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2017 102,526 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking green pipe nearside of engine (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing inner wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

both front headlights beam pattern deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2017 102,522 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front head lights beam patten deteriorated

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 102,028 miles

Oil leak ()

both front headlight beam patten deteriorated

offside rear park brake low effort

Fail 3 Aug 2016 102,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Oil leak ()

both front headlight beam patten deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres perishing slighly

small hole under o/s inner wing flisch out side prescribed area

Fail 31 Jul 2015 101,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres perishing slighly

small hole under o/s inner wing flisch out side prescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,871 miles

Oil leak

o/s outer sill weak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 100,851 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

o/s outer sill weak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 99,865 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear sills weak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 99,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 98,529 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 96,410 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 96,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 95,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 94,326 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 93,506 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 93,506 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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C184 CJO is a 1985 Rover 2000 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 C184 CJO, 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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C184 CJO is a 1985 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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