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BPK 972H

1970 Rover 2000 Sc

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,945 mi
Last recorded91,945 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Sc62,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPK 972H
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 91,945 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 91,912 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 91,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,273 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,873 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 89,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,426 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,226 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 86,289 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 86,234 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 85,389 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 85,388 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 84,974 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 84,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s rear bump stop missing

n/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

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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BPK 972H is a 1970 Rover 2000 Sc in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 62,424 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 BPK 972H, 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 56 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 BPK 972H registered?

BPK 972H is a 1970 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 20 March 1970.

Is BPK 972H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPK 972H shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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