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YRX 178J

1970 Rover 2000

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,498 mi
Last recorded45,498 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 200047,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRX 178J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 44,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 44,167 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,695 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE SURFACE SPLITS TO TYRE TREADS AND WALLS,

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,766 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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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YRX 178J is a 1970 Rover 2000 in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YRX 178J, 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

How do I check the history of YRX 178J?

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What year was YRX 178J registered?

YRX 178J is a 1970 Rover 2000, first registered on 21 August 1970.

Is YRX 178J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRX 178J shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YRX 178J have outstanding finance?

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