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EKX 801G

1968 Rover 2000

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,443 mi
Last recorded75,443 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1968 Rover 200053,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKX 801G
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 75,443 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside rear corrosion inner arch.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,443 miles

Exhaust has slight blow.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 75,443 miles

Exhaust has slight blow.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EKX 801G is a 1968 Rover 2000 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 53,384 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 EKX 801G, 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 58 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 EKX 801G?

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What year was EKX 801G registered?

EKX 801G is a 1968 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 August 1968.

Is EKX 801G safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKX 801G shows 3 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.

Does EKX 801G have outstanding finance?

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