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MOU 778L

1973 Rover 2000

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,133 mi
Last recorded24,133 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 200041,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOU 778L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,133 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 22,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,128 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,425 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 20,408 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 19,911 miles

underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok

Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,665 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 19,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,991 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle gaiter leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,305 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 15,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,948 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,462 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 11,553 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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MOU 778L is a 1973 Rover 2000 in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MOU 778L, 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 MOU 778L registered?

MOU 778L is a 1973 Rover 2000, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is MOU 778L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOU 778L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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