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JAB 206C

1965 Rover 2000

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,822 mi
Last recorded63,822 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Rover 200060,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 206C
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,822 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust system deteriorating

steering system slightly rough and stiff

under vehicle rusty in places esp on nearside rear floor and front end

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,969 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 61,969 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,928 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 61,908 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,582 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 60,531 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,784 miles

all brake disks are rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,513 miles

nearside front floorcorroded and holed

Fail 29 Jan 2007 57,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

nearside front floor corroded and holed

Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,434 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 53,434 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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JAB 206C is a 1965 Rover 2000 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JAB 206C, 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.

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What year was JAB 206C registered?

JAB 206C is a 1965 Rover 2000, first registered on 4 November 1965.

Is JAB 206C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAB 206C shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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