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C978 JFE

1985 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,407 mi
Last recorded20,407 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover 200095,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC978 JFE
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 20,407 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 20,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 19,277 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 18,550 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 18,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,260 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 17,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,735 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,907 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,883 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 13,882 miles

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

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

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

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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C978 JFE is a 1985 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C978 JFE, 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 C978 JFE registered?

C978 JFE is a 1985 Rover 2000, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is C978 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C978 JFE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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