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CEL 123K

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,711 mi
Last recorded54,711 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEL 123K
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 54,676 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,515 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 49,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on o/s/rear boot floor

o/s/rear bump stop missing

surface corrosion on both sills

Fail 5 Dec 2013 49,316 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on o/s/rear boot floor

o/s/rear bump stop missing

surface corrosion on both sills

Pass 8 Dec 2012 46,911 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,152 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 45,151 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Can't inspect outer sills due to covers

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear tyre has a slightly cracked side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,156 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 44,156 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,156 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 44,156 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2009 42,618 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 42,607 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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CEL 123K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CEL 123K, 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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What year was CEL 123K registered?

CEL 123K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 22 February 1972.

Is CEL 123K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEL 123K shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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