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HON 837D

1966 Rover 2000

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,356 mi
Last recorded14,356 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1966 Rover 200035,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHON 837D
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 14,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 13,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 13,304 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 12,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 12,690 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 12,673 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 12,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 12,433 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 12,352 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 8,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 6,936 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 6,934 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 6,931 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 6,931 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 6,893 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 6,880 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 6,864 miles

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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HON 837D is a 1966 Rover 2000 in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1966 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 35,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HON 837D, 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 60 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 HON 837D registered?

HON 837D is a 1966 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 July 1966.

Is HON 837D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HON 837D shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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