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MLT 257P

1976 Rover 2000

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,736 mi
Last recorded97,736 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLT 257P
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2009 97,736 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 96,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 96,384 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 96,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 95,335 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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MLT 257P is a 1976 Rover 2000 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MLT 257P, 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 50 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MLT 257P?

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What year was MLT 257P registered?

MLT 257P is a 1976 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is MLT 257P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLT 257P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MLT 257P have outstanding finance?

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