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COF 808K

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,435 mi
Last recorded64,435 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOF 808K
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 64,435 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis/floor pan covered in underseal.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,239 miles

Nearside floor pan corroded/covered in product.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,947 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,153 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,368 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,142 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,977 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,841 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,643 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,286 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,441 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,665 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,192 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 58,892 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,766 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 58,685 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 58,685 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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COF 808K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 COF 808K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COF 808K registered?

COF 808K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is COF 808K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COF 808K shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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