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NKB 416M

1973 Rover 2000

Beige Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,512 mi
Last recorded83,512 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 200041,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKB 416M
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,512 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,914 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,682 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underbody and has been undersealed in some areas and sligt corrosion on underside

Fail 20 Mar 2015 79,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underbody and has been undersealed in some areas and sligt corrosion on underside

Pass 31 May 2012 77,510 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 77,505 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,253 miles

o/s/rear bump stop missing

Fail 12 Jul 2010 77,243 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/rear bump stop missing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,664 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 74,926 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 73,815 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,153 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NKB 416M is a 1973 Rover 2000 in Beige with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NKB 416M, 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 NKB 416M registered?

NKB 416M is a 1973 Rover 2000, first registered on 21 August 1973.

Is NKB 416M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKB 416M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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