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NKE 899M

1973 Rover 2000

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,614 mi
Last recorded82,614 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 Rover 200041,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKE 899M
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 82,614 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,038 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 May 2010 81,778 miles

handbrake comes up high

Fail 30 Apr 2010 81,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake comes up high

Pass 7 Apr 2009 81,718 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 80,823 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

advice danage to nearside rear tyres sidewall

advice unable to check outer sills due to sill protectors

Fail 10 Jul 2007 80,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

advice damage to nearside rear tyres sidewall

advice unable to check outer sills due to sill protectors

Pass 24 Jul 2006 80,382 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 80,247 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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NKE 899M is a 1973 Rover 2000 in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1973 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 NKE 899M, 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 53 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 NKE 899M registered?

NKE 899M is a 1973 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is NKE 899M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKE 899M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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