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YWN 494J

1971 Rover 2000

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,643 mi
Last recorded90,643 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 200067,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWN 494J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,630 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,077 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,045 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2008 77,895 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 77,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 77,469 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 77,222 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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YWN 494J is a 1971 Rover 2000 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YWN 494J, 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.

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What year was YWN 494J registered?

YWN 494J is a 1971 Rover 2000, first registered on 12 May 1971.

Is YWN 494J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWN 494J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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