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LCE 97G

1968 Rover 2000

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,282 mi
Last recorded30,282 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 Rover 200053,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCE 97G
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,282 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 29,744 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,579 miles

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust mounting perished;Replacement advised

Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,741 miles

Front brake discs showing slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 27,723 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front brake discs showing slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,204 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 26,173 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 21,883 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,163 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 18,041 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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LCE 97G is a 1968 Rover 2000 in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1968 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 53,384 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 LCE 97G, 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 58 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LCE 97G registered?

LCE 97G is a 1968 Rover 2000, first registered on 4 December 1968.

Is LCE 97G safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCE 97G shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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