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APV 388L

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,661 mi
Last recorded33,661 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPV 388L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 33,661 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 33,661 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2014 32,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,226 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 31,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,375 miles

slight exhaust blow ;n/s mirror cracked ;brake pipes corroding rear axle bushes wearing

Fail 4 Aug 2008 31,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,528 miles

slight play in steering ;o/s rear bearing slight play outer sills and floor corroding ;ball joint rubbers split ;exhaust corroding and slight blow

Fail 20 Jul 2007 31,528 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 31,528 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 31,528 miles

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.

77.8%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
brake binding 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
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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?

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