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BWD 535J

1971 Rover 2000 Sc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,309 mi
Last recorded39,309 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Sc48,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWD 535J
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,474 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 35,107 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floors (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floors (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,835 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front floors rusty

rear floors rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,855 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rust underside

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,128 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,380 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,368 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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BWD 535J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWD 535J, 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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What year was BWD 535J registered?

BWD 535J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 10 March 1971.

Is BWD 535J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWD 535J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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