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YAF 127J

1971 Rover 2000

Yellow Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,624 mi
Last recorded75,624 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1971 Rover 200067,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAF 127J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,624 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,534 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 75,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,347 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/F/Floor to sill corroded.

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 75,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/F/Floor to sill corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,246 miles

All suspension rubber dust covers perishing.

Both front brake discs corroded.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Vehicle has surface corrosion.

Washers provide enough water to clean screen for test, may require adjustment.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 75,245 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle has surface corrosion.

All suspension rubber dust covers perishing.

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,026 miles

across axle front metal brake pipe corroded

footbrake and handbrake travel

heavy surface corrosion to suspension mountings

Fail 9 Jul 2010 74,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,933 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,484 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 74,441 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 73,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,634 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 73,503 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 73,139 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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YAF 127J is a 1971 Rover 2000 in Yellow with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YAF 127J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YAF 127J registered?

YAF 127J is a 1971 Rover 2000, first registered on 10 March 1971.

Is YAF 127J safe to buy?

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