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JCV 451

1947 Rover 2000

Black Petrol 2147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,738 mi
Last recorded49,738 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCV 451
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1947
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,147cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,738 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 49,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front driving lights n/w

lift in n/s/f kingpin

lift in o/s/f king pin

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front king pins have lift

Fail 10 Feb 2015 47,736 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front king pins have lift

o/s/f sidelight loose

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,673 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/f track rod end (both ,front and rear)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 47,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/f track rod end (both ,front and rear)

o/s/r brake bit down on putput

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,981 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 46,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 46,960 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,960 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,873 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosin starting to show slightly by bodt mounting areas

nearside front tyre walls cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked / perished all over

sligh blow on exhaust joints

slight play in all steering / suspension joints /bushes

slight play in front spring eye bushes

slight wear /play in brake rod linkages

wiper rubbers perished

Fail 23 Aug 2006 46,858 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked / perished all over

slight blow from exhaust joint

slight corrosion to body near mounting areas

slight play in all steering / suspension joints / bushes

slight play in front spring eye bushes

slight wear / play in brake rod linkages

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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JCV 451 is a 1947 Rover 2000 in Black with a 2,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JCV 451, 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 79 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JCV 451 registered?

JCV 451 is a 1947 Rover 2000, first registered on 26 March 1947.

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