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LPU 497J

1970 Rover 2000

Red Petrol 2205cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,946 mi
Last recorded53,946 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover 200047,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPU 497J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,205cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,946 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 52,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,714 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,306 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,423 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 35,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 32,071 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 31,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,039 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,682 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 30,297 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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LPU 497J is a 1970 Rover 2000 in Red with a 2,205cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 47,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPU 497J, 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 56 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LPU 497J registered?

LPU 497J is a 1970 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is LPU 497J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPU 497J shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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