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SBK 304J

1971 Rover 2000

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,363 mi
Last recorded61,363 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 200067,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBK 304J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2018 61,363 miles

nsf track control arm bush worn but not to excess

osf ball joint slight play

welding repairs to underbody

Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,296 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,051 miles

both front jacking points slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,038 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 59,021 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,001 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,641 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,389 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,242 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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SBK 304J is a 1971 Rover 2000 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SBK 304J, 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.

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What year was SBK 304J registered?

SBK 304J is a 1971 Rover 2000, first registered on 17 May 1971.

Is SBK 304J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBK 304J shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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