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VDX 485K

1971 Rover 2000 Sc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,787 mi
Last recorded29,787 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Sc48,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDX 485K
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2016 29,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear metal brake pipe at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion appearing around offside rear wheel arch

Nearside Front Inner Door sill / floor pans

Nearside Front Inner door sill / floor pan

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner inner sill / floor pan

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner door sill/ floor pan

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,008 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 27,008 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,387 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge slightly.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,877 miles

offside front tyre on limit on inner edge.

offside rear tyre near limit on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,877 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,113 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,935 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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VDX 485K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDX 485K, 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

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What year was VDX 485K registered?

VDX 485K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VDX 485K safe to buy?

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