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MXC 977D

1966 Rover 2000

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1966 Rover 200035,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXC 977D
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,750 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 84,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,594 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 75,591 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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MXC 977D is a 1966 Rover 2000 in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MXC 977D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MXC 977D?

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What year was MXC 977D registered?

MXC 977D is a 1966 Rover 2000, first registered on 13 July 1966.

Is MXC 977D safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXC 977D shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MXC 977D have outstanding finance?

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