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ABW 366L

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,683 mi
Last recorded80,683 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 366L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 80,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,324 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,236 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,974 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f floor plate insecure under car - but plated inside.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,162 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,561 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,548 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 68,499 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 68,426 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both f/tyres perished & close to legal limit

brake pipes corroded

front & rear brake discs badly deteriated

n/s/r floor holed(not a prescribed area)

o/s/f floor badly corroded & holed(not a prescribed area)

park brake linkage worn

windscreen lightly scratched

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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ABW 366L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABW 366L, 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 53 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 ABW 366L registered?

ABW 366L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 2 April 1973.

Is ABW 366L safe to buy?

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