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KJW 893D

1966 Rover 2000

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,932 mi
Last recorded18,932 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1966 Rover 200035,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJW 893D
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 18,932 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2024 17,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Numerous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 17,441 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Numerous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 16,995 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Numerous places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 16,157 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Doorsill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 16,155 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor/Doorsill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,668 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 14,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking lift pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2015 13,643 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 13,631 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,543 miles

rear exhaust pipe rubbing on n/s drive shaft

surface corrosion on underside vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,152 miles

exhaust fitting poor

home made tow bar -looks ok

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 12,661 miles

slight corrision of rear disc

slight corrsion of front disc

slight play and perishing of suspension bushes

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 16 Jan 2008 12,621 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,841 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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KJW 893D 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 76.5%.

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 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 KJW 893D, 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.

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What year was KJW 893D registered?

KJW 893D is a 1966 Rover 2000, first registered on 12 July 1966.

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