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HOJ 389L

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,522 mi
Last recorded21,522 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOJ 389L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 May 2023 21,522 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 21,072 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,061 miles

Back box on the exhaust system has a aplit in the outter case but is not blowing

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,045 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,022 miles

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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HOJ 389L is a 1973 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 100%.

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 HOJ 389L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HOJ 389L registered?

HOJ 389L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 28 March 1973.

Is HOJ 389L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOJ 389L shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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