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DOR 452K

1971 Rover 2000 Sc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,782 mi
Last recorded67,782 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Sc48,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOR 452K
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,782 miles

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Oil leak ()

handbrake performance only just met requirements

service brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,212 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,901 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,353 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 62,352 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 62,310 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 62,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,131 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 62,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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DOR 452K 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 63.6%.

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 DOR 452K, 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 DOR 452K registered?

DOR 452K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 3 November 1971.

Is DOR 452K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOR 452K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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