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MJC 975L

1973 Rover 2000

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,573 mi
Last recorded80,573 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1973 Rover 200041,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJC 975L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,573 miles

Both Rear Suspension Bumpstops Missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 80,515 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Both Rear Suspension Bumpstops Missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 73,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 76,488 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 2000?

Based on 3,467 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
418
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 75
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 75
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MJC 975L is a 1973 Rover 2000 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJC 975L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJC 975L registered?

MJC 975L is a 1973 Rover 2000, first registered on 21 February 1973.

Is MJC 975L safe to buy?

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