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BSC 359L

1972 Rover 2000

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,239 mi
Last recorded58,239 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Rover 200057,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSC 359L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 58,239 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,791 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,681 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 57,680 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,104 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,684 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 56,665 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 56,573 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 55,917 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 53,338 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,736 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,423 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 50,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 50,698 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,604 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,147 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 50,124 miles

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.

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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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?

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