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FYP 295J

1971 Rover 2000

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,787 mi
Last recorded48,787 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 200067,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYP 295J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,787 miles

All tyres are perished.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all frontpipes (3.6.B.2c)

near and offside rear tyres both perished.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 48,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,605 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,974 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,963 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 47,963 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 47,857 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,698 miles

offside rear rear of inner wheel arch very corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2008 47,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear rear of inner wheel arch very corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 47,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FYP 295J is a 1971 Rover 2000 in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 67,435 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 FYP 295J, 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 55 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 FYP 295J registered?

FYP 295J is a 1971 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FYP 295J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYP 295J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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