MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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