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HHY 733L

1972 Rover 2000

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,328 mi
Last recorded52,328 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 200057,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHY 733L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 52,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,485 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 50,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 49,906 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 49,866 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,710 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 49,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 47,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,862 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 46,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 46,543 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,987 miles

rear brake disc faces rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2006 45,971 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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HHY 733L is a 1972 Rover 2000 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HHY 733L, 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 HHY 733L?

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What year was HHY 733L registered?

HHY 733L is a 1972 Rover 2000, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is HHY 733L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHY 733L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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