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JRE 738K

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

Gold Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,282 mi
Last recorded42,282 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRE 738K
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 42,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 39,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 39,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,352 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,174 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 37,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,161 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,133 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,110 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,661 miles

Coolent leak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,417 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,401 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,346 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,269 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,262 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 36,139 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Tc?

Based on 2,597 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
brake binding 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
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JRE 738K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in Gold with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 48,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 2000 Tc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRE 738K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRE 738K registered?

JRE 738K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 18 April 1972.

Is JRE 738K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRE 738K shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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