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FYR 631J

1971 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,281 mi
Last recorded16,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 200067,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYR 631J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 16,281 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2017 16,281 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front brake slight bind

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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FYR 631J is a 1971 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYR 631J, 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

How do I check the history of FYR 631J?

You can check the full history of FYR 631J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FYR 631J registered?

FYR 631J is a 1971 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is FYR 631J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYR 631J 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 FYR 631J have outstanding finance?

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