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PWP 127E

1967 Rover 2000

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,837 mi
Last recorded82,837 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1967 Rover 200051,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWP 127E
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 82,837 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 10,533 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,003 miles

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 94,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Castle nut locking device missing (split pin) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Castle nut locking device missing (split pin) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,030 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,772 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 79,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,540 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r suspension tie bar bush worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,341 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 74,061 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 71,272 miles

front reg. plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 68,542 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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PWP 127E is a 1967 Rover 2000 in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PWP 127E, 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.

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What year was PWP 127E registered?

PWP 127E is a 1967 Rover 2000, first registered on 2 March 1967.

Is PWP 127E safe to buy?

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