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NFS 289M

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

Beige Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,330 mi
Last recorded32,330 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFS 289M
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,099 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,609 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 30,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,999 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,207 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,163 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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NFS 289M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in Beige with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,266 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 NFS 289M, 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 53 years old, this Rover 2000 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NFS 289M registered?

NFS 289M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NFS 289M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFS 289M shows 8 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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