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FYE 196J

1970 Rover 2000

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,199 mi
Last recorded85,199 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2005
Typical for 1970 Rover 200047,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYE 196J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2005 85,199 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 85,199 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front suspensoin bottom arms bushes weak

nearside and offside rear inner arch / sill ends holed an corroded

nearside front baulkhead rusty an thin

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

vin plate missing

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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FYE 196J is a 1970 Rover 2000 in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FYE 196J, 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

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What year was FYE 196J registered?

FYE 196J is a 1970 Rover 2000, first registered on 21 August 1970.

Is FYE 196J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYE 196J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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