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OPG 857L

1973 Rover 2000

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,474 mi
Last recorded45,474 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

RegistrationOPG 857L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,385 miles

tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2016 45,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2015 45,099 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 44,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 44,853 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,132 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,472 miles

slight bind to nearside raer brake

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,609 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door latch sticky

offside front lower balljoint - rubber boot split

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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OPG 857L is a 1973 Rover 2000 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OPG 857L, 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

How do I check the history of OPG 857L?

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What year was OPG 857L registered?

OPG 857L is a 1973 Rover 2000, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is OPG 857L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPG 857L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OPG 857L have outstanding finance?

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