MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,239 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested may cause damage (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear pads worn at angle
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside upper ball joint has a nylock nut with little stud sicking out.
slight weep from fuel bowl
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust front mount insecure
fuel filter slight seeping
nearside front upper suspension ball joint has a nylock nut fitted, stud short
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust front mount insecure
fuel filter slight seeping
nearside front upper suspension ball joint has a nylock nut fitted, stud short
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 2000?
Based on 3,467 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BSC 359L is a 1972 Rover 2000 in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BSC 359L, 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.
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What year was BSC 359L registered?
BSC 359L is a 1972 Rover 2000, first registered on 26 October 1972.
Is BSC 359L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BSC 359L shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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