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ADW 687L

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

Beige Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,204 mi
Last recorded52,204 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADW 687L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 52,204 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,638 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,438 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under crankshaft pulley (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 50,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2014 50,019 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 8 Nov 2014 50,019 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,489 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,466 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,967 miles

engine water leak possible water pump

Fail 9 Jun 2010 44,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine water leak possible water pump

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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ADW 687L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Beige with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 58,662 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 ADW 687L, 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 54 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 ADW 687L registered?

ADW 687L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ADW 687L safe to buy?

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