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DTP 280C

1965 Rover 2000

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,518 mi
Last recorded72,518 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1965 Rover 200060,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTP 280C
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 72,518 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,273 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 71,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 71,183 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 70,151 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,180 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,813 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,295 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,731 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,331 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,993 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,331 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 66,312 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,266 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,969 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 64,741 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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DTP 280C is a 1965 Rover 2000 in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 DTP 280C, 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 DTP 280C?

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What year was DTP 280C registered?

DTP 280C is a 1965 Rover 2000, first registered on 22 June 1965.

Is DTP 280C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTP 280C shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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