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NPB 875L

1972 Rover 2000

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 200057,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPB 875L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,180 miles

Exhaust mount broken off

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Offside Front footwell excessively corroded (holed)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle generally corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades worn

Fail 7 Mar 2018 90,178 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust mount broken off

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Offside Front footwell excessive corroded (holed)

Oil leaks

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle generally corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,791 miles

Exhaust mount broken

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front shock absorber bushes deteriorating.

Light corrosion to underside

Misting of oil around steering box.

Underseal applied to underside.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 89,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear / inner (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust mount broken

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front shock absorber bushes deteriorating.

Light corrosion to underside

Misting of oil around steering box.

Underseal applied to underside.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight brake bind to O/S/R brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,610 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F floor pan damaged and holed advise attention soon

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Some slight corrosion to body of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 88,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Slight exhaust blow

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F floor pan damaged and holed advise attention soon

Oil leak

Some slight corrosion to body of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,873 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,834 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 87,834 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 87,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 87,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 86,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 85,176 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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NPB 875L is a 1972 Rover 2000 in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NPB 875L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPB 875L registered?

NPB 875L is a 1972 Rover 2000, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is NPB 875L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPB 875L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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