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UYL 251M

1971 Rover 2000 Sc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,930 mi
Last recorded68,930 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Sc48,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYL 251M
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,930 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 68,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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UYL 251M is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UYL 251M, 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 UYL 251M?

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What year was UYL 251M registered?

UYL 251M is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is UYL 251M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYL 251M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UYL 251M have outstanding finance?

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