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NGL 237L

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,691 mi
Last recorded52,691 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGL 237L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 52,691 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR coil springs have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 52,586 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR coil springs have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 52,468 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR coil springs have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 52,384 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 52,276 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,164 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,036 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,821 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 51,738 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,654 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,465 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,407 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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NGL 237L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 NGL 237L, 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

How do I check the history of NGL 237L?

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What year was NGL 237L registered?

NGL 237L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is NGL 237L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGL 237L shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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