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OYB 744L

1973 Rover 2000

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,079 mi
Last recorded89,079 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2007
Typical for 1973 Rover 200041,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYB 744L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2007 89,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering idler

slight lift in steering box pinion

Pass 9 Jan 2006 87,984 miles

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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OYB 744L is a 1973 Rover 2000 in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYB 744L, 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 OYB 744L registered?

OYB 744L is a 1973 Rover 2000, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is OYB 744L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYB 744L shows 2 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 OYB 744L have outstanding finance?

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