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UOD 169J

1971 Rover 2000 Sc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,437 mi
Last recorded52,437 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Sc48,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 169J
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 52,437 miles

Nearside Front upper ball joint boot perished

Offside Front Ball joint boots perished upper and lower

Fail 5 Jun 2026 52,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 51,823 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,574 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,869 miles

Offside headlamp dim

both front brake disc's rusty

engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,281 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust blowing

oil leak engine/gearbox

Fail 23 May 2016 47,275 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust blowing

oil leak engine/gearbox

Fail 19 Mar 2016 47,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,946 miles

Oil leak

noisy offside rear bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,738 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,654 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,573 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 43,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,920 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,348 miles

diff oil seals / slightly leaking oil /onto inner part of brake discs.

prop extension tube front oil seal {leaking oil }

Fail 20 Jun 2008 36,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

diff oil seals / slightly leaking oil /onto inner part of brake discs.

prop extension tube front oil seal {leaking oil }

Pass 14 Jul 2007 34,017 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 33,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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UOD 169J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UOD 169J, 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 UOD 169J registered?

UOD 169J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 17 March 1971.

Is UOD 169J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOD 169J shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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