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HOV 990E

1967 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

98,336 mi
Last recorded98,336 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2006
Typical for 1967 Rover 200051,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOV 990E
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2006 98,336 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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HOV 990E is a 1967 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1967 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 51,021 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 HOV 990E, 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 59 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 HOV 990E registered?

HOV 990E is a 1967 Rover 2000, first registered on 3 January 1967.

Is HOV 990E safe to buy?

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