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DYY 974J

1970 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,583 mi
Last recorded48,583 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Rover 200047,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYY 974J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 48,583 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 48,583 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 48,583 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 48,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,531 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear drive shaft gaiter has small cut but its preventing to ingress or dirt

Fail 24 Apr 2013 48,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear drive shaft gaiter has small cut but its preventing to ingress or dirt

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,407 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 48,136 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,506 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Jun 2010 47,504 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,166 miles

all four tyres slighty out of shape

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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DYY 974J is a 1970 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 47,506 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 DYY 974J, 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 56 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 DYY 974J?

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What year was DYY 974J registered?

DYY 974J is a 1970 Rover 2000, first registered on 4 December 1970.

Is DYY 974J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYY 974J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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