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JYY 93J

1988 Rover 2000

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,349 mi
Last recorded14,349 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 93J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 14,349 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 13,765 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 12,745 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 11,937 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 11,276 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 10,797 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 10,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 10,144 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 10,138 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 9,912 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 9,296 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 8,793 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 8,394 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,386 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 8,327 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 8,319 miles

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2009 8,263 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 8,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 7,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,734 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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JYY 93J is a 1988 Rover 2000 in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JYY 93J, 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 38 years old, this Rover 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JYY 93J registered?

JYY 93J is a 1988 Rover 2000, first registered on 10 March 1988.

Is JYY 93J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYY 93J shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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