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VAY 923H

1970 Rover 2000 Sc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,756 mi
Last recorded33,756 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Sc62,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAY 923H
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2015 33,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,876 miles

vehicle has had lots of welding repaires and is heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Feb 2014 32,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has had lots of welding repaires and is heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front flor pan corroded

offside front flor pan corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 32,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front flor pan corroded

offside front flor pan corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 31,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

extensive repairs carried out to floor sections and inner sills

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Sc?

Based on 2,087 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 73
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 49
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VAY 923H is a 1970 Rover 2000 Sc in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 62,424 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 Sc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAY 923H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 Sc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 2000 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAY 923H?

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What year was VAY 923H registered?

VAY 923H is a 1970 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 11 May 1970.

Is VAY 923H safe to buy?

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