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GWR 493C

1965 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,307 mi
Last recorded86,307 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1965 Rover 200060,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWR 493C
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 86,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,662 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,771 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,728 miles

manual main beam switch fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear brake pipe exhaust been rubbing (3.6.B.2c)

manual main beam switch fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,196 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

manuaul main beam switch fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,191 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

main beamfrom seperate switch with tale built in

Fail 14 Jul 2014 81,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

main beamfrom seperate switch with tale built in

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,093 miles

main beam from seperate switch with tell tale built in

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,953 miles

main beam works from seperate swich

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,295 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,717 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 75,714 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 75,419 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,106 miles

rear numberplate i1 digit painted on but readable

Fail 5 Jun 2009 74,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2008 73,508 miles

front coil springs rusty

genaral rust for age of vehichle

slight smearing front wipers

Pass 6 Jun 2007 73,314 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,936 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 72,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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GWR 493C is a 1965 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 60,531 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 GWR 493C, 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 61 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 GWR 493C registered?

GWR 493C is a 1965 Rover 2000, first registered on 5 May 1965.

Is GWR 493C safe to buy?

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