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OPK 100L

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,034 mi
Last recorded61,034 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPK 100L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,034 miles

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

all four tyres worn to limit at time of test

headlamp aims poor

n/s indicator flashing slower than o/s

oil leak from rear diff

play in steering box

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,485 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,143 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust rubber missing at rear

Pass 19 May 2011 45,664 miles

Exhaust rubber missing at rear.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering box and idler (nearside) leaking slightly.

Fail 5 May 2011 45,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust rubber missing at rear.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering box and idler (nearside) leaking slightly.

Pass 10 May 2010 37,084 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 37,084 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,536 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 36,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,580 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,663 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 28,663 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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OPK 100L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OPK 100L, 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.

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OPK 100L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 25 January 1973.

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