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AEL 953K

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,609 mi
Last recorded60,609 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEL 953K
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,609 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 60,590 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION AND STEERING DUST COVERS DETERIORATING

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,607 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 59,595 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 59,572 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 59,572 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cover sill trims fitted

OSR Brake binding on slightly

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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AEL 953K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AEL 953K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEL 953K registered?

AEL 953K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 15 April 1972.

Is AEL 953K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEL 953K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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