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GEL 352L

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,449 mi
Last recorded70,449 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 352L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 70,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside covered in a protective wax

Fail 12 Jul 2017 61,459 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside covered in a protective wax

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 61,123 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GEL 352L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GEL 352L, 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

How do I check the history of GEL 352L?

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What year was GEL 352L registered?

GEL 352L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is GEL 352L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 352L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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