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MDF 715F

1967 Rover 2000

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,881 mi
Last recorded52,881 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1967 Rover 200051,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDF 715F
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1967
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 52,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 51,939 miles

Offside Rear corroded around jacking point

Rear dedion tube gater split

Fail 22 Apr 2021 51,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake caliper bolt locking device not secured (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear corroded around jacking point

Rear dedion tube gater split

Pass 29 Jul 2019 51,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,083 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,799 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 49,779 miles

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 Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 49,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,270 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,927 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 48,927 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2013 48,923 miles

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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 48,920 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,798 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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MDF 715F is a 1967 Rover 2000 in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1967 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 51,021 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 MDF 715F, 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 59 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDF 715F registered?

MDF 715F is a 1967 Rover 2000, first registered on 12 December 1967.

Is MDF 715F safe to buy?

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