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GAP 300L

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

3,600 mi
Last recorded3,600 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAP 300L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 3,600 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 2,315 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 100,769 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 96,786 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,278 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 93,231 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 93,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,251 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,164 miles

corrosion at all four door shuts [near door seals].

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2014 90,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 90,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear bushes are perished

fuel cap seel is perished

Pass 8 Sep 2012 90,822 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 89,910 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 89,825 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 89,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 89,786 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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GAP 300L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAP 300L, 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 GAP 300L registered?

GAP 300L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is GAP 300L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAP 300L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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