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YHW 554J

1970 Rover 2000

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,671 mi
Last recorded70,671 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 200047,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHW 554J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,671 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,511 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,366 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,001 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 69,525 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,453 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,702 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 65,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 64,089 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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YHW 554J is a 1970 Rover 2000 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHW 554J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YHW 554J registered?

YHW 554J is a 1970 Rover 2000, first registered on 21 September 1970.

Is YHW 554J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHW 554J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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