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NPG 185L

1971 Rover 2000

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,771 mi
Last recorded90,771 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 200067,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPG 185L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,771 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,162 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 90,128 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,441 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,206 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,050 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,226 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 79,093 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 77,444 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 75,335 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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NPG 185L is a 1971 Rover 2000 in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 67,435 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 NPG 185L, 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 55 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 NPG 185L?

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What year was NPG 185L registered?

NPG 185L is a 1971 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NPG 185L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPG 185L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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