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HPM 550L

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,048 mi
Last recorded83,048 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 550L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,048 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,047 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 83,047 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,042 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 83,042 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,957 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 80,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HPM 550L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 HPM 550L, 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

How do I check the history of HPM 550L?

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What year was HPM 550L registered?

HPM 550L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is HPM 550L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPM 550L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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