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WOJ 284J

1970 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,108 mi
Last recorded88,108 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 200047,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOJ 284J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,108 miles

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

o/s/ f floor to sill corroded

rear exhaust bolts missing

tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Oct 2017 88,095 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort clevis pin missing from linkage (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/ f floor to sill corroded

rear exhaust bolts missing

tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Aug 2017 88,083 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,843 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,837 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer not bolted up, bolts missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mount not connected (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake cable not connected (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,237 miles

bolts missing from rear exhaust

n/s/f lower bodywork ins

Fail 24 Jul 2015 87,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bolts missing from rear exhaust

n/s/f lower bodywork ins

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 86,987 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 84,843 miles

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2012 84,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,142 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 83,707 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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WOJ 284J is a 1970 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WOJ 284J, 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 WOJ 284J registered?

WOJ 284J is a 1970 Rover 2000, first registered on 7 December 1970.

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