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GNP 895J

1971 Rover 2000 Sc

Yellow Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,974 mi
Last recorded60,974 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Sc48,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNP 895J
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 60,974 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 60,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 60,464 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,470 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 58,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 58,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Sc?

Based on 2,087 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 73
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 49
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GNP 895J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc in Yellow with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 48,452 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 Sc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GNP 895J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 Sc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 2000 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GNP 895J?

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What year was GNP 895J registered?

GNP 895J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 13 May 1971.

Is GNP 895J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNP 895J shows 6 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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