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DBT 909C

1965 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,099 mi
Last recorded71,099 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1965 Rover 200060,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBT 909C
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,099 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,796 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,918 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 68,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 68,857 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s main not working

rear tyres perishing

wipers smear

Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,357 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 68,332 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

chassis,floor,sills,inner wheel archs corrosion

rear tyres outer sidewall damged

rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,309 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 67,309 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under side of car weak and corroding ;brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2005 66,964 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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DBT 909C is a 1965 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1965 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 60,531 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 DBT 909C, 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 61 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 DBT 909C?

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What year was DBT 909C registered?

DBT 909C is a 1965 Rover 2000, first registered on 24 September 1965.

Is DBT 909C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBT 909C shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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