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EOX 889D

1966 Rover 2000

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,135 mi
Last recorded26,135 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1966 Rover 200035,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOX 889D
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 26,135 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 26,069 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 25,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 25,480 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,212 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 24,760 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,760 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,514 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 24,514 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,022 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 23,711 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 23,711 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 23,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2008 22,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 22,685 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,315 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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EOX 889D is a 1966 Rover 2000 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1966 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 35,503 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 EOX 889D, 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 60 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EOX 889D registered?

EOX 889D is a 1966 Rover 2000, first registered on 14 January 1966.

Is EOX 889D safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOX 889D shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EOX 889D have outstanding finance?

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