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ERC 407J

1971 Rover 2000 Sc

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,866 mi
Last recorded66,866 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Sc48,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 407J
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2010 66,866 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,092 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 63,092 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,982 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,640 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 57,640 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,183 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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ERC 407J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ERC 407J, 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 ERC 407J registered?

ERC 407J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 22 January 1971.

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