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EWO 385K

1972 Rover 2000

Maroon Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,299 mi
Last recorded64,299 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1972 Rover 200057,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWO 385K
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,299 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 64,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,153 miles

both rear and o/s front tyre walls cracking [needs new A.S.A.P.o/sdrive shaft inner u/j badly worn

Fail 29 Nov 2011 64,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear and o/s front tyre walls cracking [needs new A.S.A.P.o/sdrive shaft inner u/j badly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,130 miles

all tyre walls in poor conditio, allbrake discs in poor condition o/s rear u/j worn

Fail 10 Feb 2010 64,130 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyre walls in poor conditio, allbrake discs in poor condition o/s rear u/j worn

Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,050 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,158 miles

slight wear o/s inner universal joint

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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EWO 385K is a 1972 Rover 2000 in Maroon with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWO 385K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EWO 385K?

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What year was EWO 385K registered?

EWO 385K is a 1972 Rover 2000, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is EWO 385K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWO 385K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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