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CAA 297K

1971 Rover 2000 Sc

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,761 mi
Last recorded77,761 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Sc48,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAA 297K
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 77,761 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f top ball joint cover det

rear discs pitted + axle damp

Fail 20 Jun 2012 75,572 miles

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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f top ball joint cover det

rear discs pitted + axle damp

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,598 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 70,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 70,308 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 69,772 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 68,745 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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CAA 297K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CAA 297K, 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 CAA 297K registered?

CAA 297K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 12 August 1971.

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