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WHT 456H

1970 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,415 mi
Last recorded49,415 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Rover 200047,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHT 456H
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 49,415 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 49,383 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,911 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 46,441 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,259 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 44,255 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,503 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear nearside drive shaft outer uj joint due for replasement

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear dioen suspion tube leaking oil rubber boot split suspion soft

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings but no roughness or grinding at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,073 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,787 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2006 84,787 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

no rear seats fitted in rear at time of test

the steering on this vehicle is in a very dangerous condition and not to drive on public road

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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WHT 456H is a 1970 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1970 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 47,506 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 WHT 456H, 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 56 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WHT 456H registered?

WHT 456H is a 1970 Rover 2000, first registered on 17 February 1970.

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