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YJG 555K

1971 Rover 2000 Sc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99 mi
Last recorded99 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Sc48,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJG 555K
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 99 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 98,708 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside has general age related corrosion and deterioration (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All have age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 98,708 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside has general age related corrosion and deterioration (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All have age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,775 miles

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

GENERAL AGE RELATED UNDERSIDE CORROSION. EXTENSIVE REPAIRED AREAS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed CLOSE TO EXCESS (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 97,775 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

GENERAL AGE RELATED UNDERSIDE CORROSION. EXTENSIVE REPAIRED AREAS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed CLOSE TO EXCESS (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 97,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,420 miles

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

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

front tyres deflated

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,031 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 97,029 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,708 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 96,708 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 96,247 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

no belts fitted to rear seats, not required

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2012 96,244 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no rear seats fitted

o/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

rear axle oil leak, brake contamination immenent

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 95,898 miles

Oil leak

washers take along time to prime up

drivers seat back recliner works loose

Pass 29 Mar 2007 94,869 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 92,732 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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YJG 555K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 48,452 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 YJG 555K, 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 55 years old, this Rover 2000 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJG 555K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 21 September 1971.

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