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NYB 824L

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,663 mi
Last recorded93,663 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYB 824L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 93,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 93,548 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 93,452 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 93,383 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front of nearside rear inner wheel arch is corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area.

offside rear sill corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area

Fail 30 Jul 2009 93,381 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

front of nearside rear inner wheel arch is corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area.

offside rear sill corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 29 May 2008 93,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 21 May 2008 93,319 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Feb 2006 92,181 miles

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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NYB 824L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYB 824L, 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

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What year was NYB 824L registered?

NYB 824L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is NYB 824L safe to buy?

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