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XXE 642H

1970 Rover 2000 Sc

Turquoise Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,835 mi
Last recorded97,835 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Sc62,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXE 642H
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1970
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 97,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 97,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

x/s corrosion n/s and o/s rear floor but not within prescribed area

Fail 23 Feb 2018 91,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

x/s corrosion n/s and o/s rear floor but not within prescribed area

Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,256 miles

Oil leak ()

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,251 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 84,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 83,982 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,464 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,760 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 81,959 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside inner brake caliper wet but no signs of leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2010 79,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside inner brake caliper wet but no signs of leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2009 76,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,139 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,138 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 75,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 75,531 miles

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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XXE 642H is a 1970 Rover 2000 Sc in Turquoise with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXE 642H, 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.

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XXE 642H is a 1970 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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