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XKR 168J

1971 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,922 mi
Last recorded94,922 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 200067,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKR 168J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 94,922 miles

advised front discs pitted scored slighly

advised rear pads worn low

advised sill lips corroded places

Fail 24 Jul 2018 94,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play steering idler

Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,610 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

de dion tube leaking

slight play drop arm

Fail 18 Jul 2017 92,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

de dion tube leaking

slight play drop arm

Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear Inner Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,197 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise n/s/r haft shaft uj worn

advise vehicle structure corroded advise front tyres perished advise front brake discs worn advise rear exhaust mounting broken/exhaust still supported advise n/s/f steering idler arm bushes worn

Pass 29 May 2014 86,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

advise front brake pipes corroded advise vehicle structure corroded advise exhaust back box mounting worn

Fail 22 May 2014 86,803 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

advise front brake pipes corroded advise vehicle structure corroded advise exhaust back box mounting worn

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,639 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 78,840 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all under body brake pipes coated in grease and unable to inspect fully

Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,557 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,557 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,498 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 75,789 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 75,787 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 74,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 73,860 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 72,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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XKR 168J is a 1971 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 67,435 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 XKR 168J, 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 55 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XKR 168J registered?

XKR 168J is a 1971 Rover 2000, first registered on 8 April 1971.

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