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DDG 457L

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDG 457L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 83,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,788 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,223 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 76,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,094 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,730 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,313 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 79,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,385 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 77,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,218 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 76,218 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,714 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 74,771 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre walls have small cracks.(perishing)

Pass 25 May 2006 72,305 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Tc?

Based on 2,597 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
brake binding 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
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DDG 457L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 48,844 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 Tc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DDG 457L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DDG 457L registered?

DDG 457L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is DDG 457L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDG 457L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DDG 457L have outstanding finance?

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