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NUC 566L

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

Yellow Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,719 mi
Last recorded79,719 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUC 566L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 79,719 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,555 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 79,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body covered in grease or other material

Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,835 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,736 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 78,519 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 78,096 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,800 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,526 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,014 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,994 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 76,787 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,623 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,482 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 76,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 75,764 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 75,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 75,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear wheels slightly binding.

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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NUC 566L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Yellow with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 58,662 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 NUC 566L, 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 54 years old, this Rover 2000 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NUC 566L?

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What year was NUC 566L registered?

NUC 566L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 11 October 1972.

Is NUC 566L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUC 566L shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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