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ODM 22L

1973 Rover 2000

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,227 mi
Last recorded28,227 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 200041,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODM 22L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,989 miles

slight exhaust blow from manifold gasket

Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,972 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,868 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,660 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 25,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

near side and offside front brake discs badly pitted

Fail 13 Oct 2009 25,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,632 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,577 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 25,577 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,570 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,467 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 25,273 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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ODM 22L is a 1973 Rover 2000 in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ODM 22L, 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 ODM 22L registered?

ODM 22L is a 1973 Rover 2000, first registered on 7 February 1973.

Is ODM 22L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODM 22L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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