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OMC 916L

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,409 mi
Last recorded15,409 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMC 916L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2016 15,409 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,116 miles

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

rear brake discs poor condition

rear differential leaking close to brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2013 15,033 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 25 Aug 2012 14,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 12,834 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damp around rear diff

Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,555 miles

nearside front brake 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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OMC 916L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,266 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 OMC 916L, 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 53 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 OMC 916L?

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What year was OMC 916L registered?

OMC 916L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is OMC 916L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMC 916L shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OMC 916L have outstanding finance?

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