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VPF 957G

1968 Rover 2000

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,985 mi
Last recorded46,985 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1968 Rover 200053,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPF 957G
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 46,985 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,416 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 46,416 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All four tyres in poor condition, cracking up on side walls.

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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VPF 957G is a 1968 Rover 2000 in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 53,384 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 VPF 957G, 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 58 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 VPF 957G?

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What year was VPF 957G registered?

VPF 957G is a 1968 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 September 1968.

Is VPF 957G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPF 957G shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VPF 957G have outstanding finance?

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