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BAM 537L

1972 Rover 2000

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,872 mi
Last recorded90,872 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 200057,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 537L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 90,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,858 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 90,539 miles

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

both rear inner arches begining to corrode

both rear tyre outer sidewalls begining to crack

gaiter on rear axle split

nearside front floor begining to corrode

slight play in steering system

Fail 10 Jul 2015 90,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear inner arches begining to corrode

both rear tyre outer sidewalls begining to crack

gaiter on rear axle split

nearside front floor begining to corrode

slight play in steering system

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,456 miles

nsf floor pan around jacking point corroded - not prescribed area

Fail 23 Jun 2014 98,456 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf nsf osr nsr tyres all have perished sidewalls

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,138 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,674 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,694 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 83,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 83,315 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 83,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,291 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 83,256 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 2000?

Based on 3,467 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
418
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 75
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 75
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BAM 537L is a 1972 Rover 2000 in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAM 537L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAM 537L registered?

BAM 537L is a 1972 Rover 2000, first registered on 27 October 1972.

Is BAM 537L safe to buy?

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