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UUR 714J

1971 Rover 2000 Sc

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,658 mi
Last recorded76,658 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Sc48,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUR 714J
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 76,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 76,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,624 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,571 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,537 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,410 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 75,409 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear bump stop carrier corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2007 75,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

brake fluid level low

coolant stains on radiator

nearside front and rear floor corroded

nearside front wing insecure

various grease boots split

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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UUR 714J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UUR 714J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UUR 714J?

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What year was UUR 714J registered?

UUR 714J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is UUR 714J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUR 714J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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