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OXD 888L

1971 Rover 2000

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,295 mi
Last recorded74,295 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Rover 200067,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXD 888L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,295 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 74,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,895 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,386 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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OXD 888L is a 1971 Rover 2000 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OXD 888L, 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 OXD 888L?

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What year was OXD 888L registered?

OXD 888L is a 1971 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OXD 888L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXD 888L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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