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CVO 542K

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000

Purple Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

900 mi
Last recorded900 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo 200053,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVO 542K
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 900 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 609 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 562 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 400 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 400 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 5 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 5 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 2000?

Based on 7,734 MOT tests across 805 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
805
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 316
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 306
brake binding 234
Stop lamp not working 231
Headlamp aim too low 186
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CVO 542K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Purple with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 53,632 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 2000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CVO 542K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CVO 542K registered?

CVO 542K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is CVO 542K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVO 542K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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