MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,661 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front engine bay corrosion but not structural or within 30cm of suspension mounting
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches (spring seats) both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front engine bay corrosion but not structural or within 30cm of suspension mounting
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight exhaust blow ;n/s mirror cracked ;brake pipes corroding rear axle bushes wearing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight exhaust blow ;n/s mirror cracked ;brake pipes corroding rear axle bushes wearing
slight play in steering ;o/s rear bearing slight play outer sills and floor corroding ;ball joint rubbers split ;exhaust corroding and slight blow
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play in steering ;o/s rear bearing slight play ;outer sills corroding ;ball joint rubbers split ;exhaust corroding slight blow
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
head lights bpoor image ;slight play in steering ;o/s rear tyre worn on edge and perishing
How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Tc?
Based on 2,597 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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APV 388L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1972 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 48,844 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 Tc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APV 388L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 2000 Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was APV 388L registered?
APV 388L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 14 November 1972.
Is APV 388L safe to buy?
The MOT history for APV 388L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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