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JMV 487K

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,875 mi
Last recorded75,875 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMV 487K
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 75,875 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 75,766 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 75,716 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,680 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 75,597 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,399 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,180 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,023 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,873 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,232 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,114 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 73,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 73,637 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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JMV 487K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JMV 487K, 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 JMV 487K?

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What year was JMV 487K registered?

JMV 487K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 11 January 1972.

Is JMV 487K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMV 487K shows 19 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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