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HKR 707L

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,573 mi
Last recorded52,573 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKR 707L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 52,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,268 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 48,503 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,414 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,111 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bind nearside front wheel

slight twist offside front brake hose

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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HKR 707L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKR 707L, 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 53 years old, this Rover 2000 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HKR 707L registered?

HKR 707L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is HKR 707L safe to buy?

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