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BEL 957K

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,670 mi
Last recorded81,670 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 957K
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 81,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear bump stops missing

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 2 Dec 2016 81,667 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

rear bump stops missing

slight corrosion to both nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 81,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,491 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 81,491 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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BEL 957K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BEL 957K, 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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BEL 957K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 5 July 1972.

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