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NML 182L

1972 Rover 2000

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,035 mi
Last recorded26,035 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover 200057,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNML 182L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 26,035 miles

Free-play in steering

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

Pass 30 May 2018 25,710 miles

free-play in steering

Fail 30 May 2018 25,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

free-play in steering

Pass 11 May 2017 24,958 miles

slight free-play in steering

Fail 9 May 2017 24,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FIRESTONE 165R14 T (4.1.E.1)

slight free-play in steering

Pass 12 May 2016 24,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FIRESTONE 165R14 T (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 23,823 miles

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

free-play in steering

Pass 6 May 2014 23,163 miles

free-play in steering

Fail 6 May 2014 23,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

free-play in steering

Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,659 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 22,659 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 22,162 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 21,765 miles

rear coil springs corroding

front brake pads getting low

reasr de dion tube bellows perishing

Pass 12 May 2010 21,065 miles

o/s/r coil spring coil spring corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 20,488 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 20,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 20,175 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 19,654 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 19,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 9 May 2006 19,168 miles

Vehicle underbody poor, but is structually ok for mot test.

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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NML 182L is a 1972 Rover 2000 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 NML 182L, 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 54 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NML 182L registered?

NML 182L is a 1972 Rover 2000, first registered on 12 September 1972.

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