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PLA 163E

1967 Rover 2000

Purple Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,144 mi
Last recorded17,144 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1967 Rover 200051,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 163E
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1967
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,144 miles

n/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 9,905 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 3,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 3,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,425 miles

n/s rear caliper worn.

rear boot floor corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,996 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 79,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inside rear doors corrosion holes nearside

nearside rear iner universal joint sliht play

offside rear doors corrosion holes

Fail 14 Jul 2011 79,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rust holes rear wheel arches in side doors also behind osf headlight under front wing

slight play in front suspension joints

Fail 19 Jun 2010 79,869 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

inside boot floor corrosion holes

inside rear doors corrosion holes

near side front wing insecure

play in off side suspension joint

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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PLA 163E is a 1967 Rover 2000 in Purple with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PLA 163E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PLA 163E?

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What year was PLA 163E registered?

PLA 163E is a 1967 Rover 2000, first registered on 27 April 1967.

Is PLA 163E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLA 163E shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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