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SME 339F

1967 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

68,762 mi
Last recorded68,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2016
Typical for 1967 Rover 200051,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSME 339F
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2016 68,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Boot. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2015 68,762 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Boot. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,133 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2014 68,111 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,926 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2013 67,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2012 67,816 miles

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

rust under boot but has been welded inside

Fail 8 Jan 2012 67,816 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

rust under boot but has been welded inside

Pass 9 Jan 2011 67,530 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,144 miles

excessive corrosion to rear boot floor

Fail 19 Aug 2009 67,144 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

excessive corrosion to rear boot floor

Pass 15 Aug 2008 66,773 miles

advise offside rear wheelarch holed and corroded but not within 30 cm of a component mounting

Fail 7 Jan 2008 66,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 7 Dec 2006 66,050 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 66,050 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion noted in both rear floor areas and driver's floor area.

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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SME 339F is a 1967 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 SME 339F, 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

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What year was SME 339F registered?

SME 339F is a 1967 Rover 2000, first registered on 4 October 1967.

Is SME 339F safe to buy?

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