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OYH 894L

1972 Rover 2000

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,256 mi
Last recorded63,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 200057,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 894L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s front shock absorber lower bush slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,347 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,943 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,015 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 61,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 59,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,457 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 59,405 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear servive brake and parking brake efficiency loe.Advise further investigation be carried out

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,242 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 59,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,691 miles

front exhaust slight leak. front floor panels slight corrosion.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 58,638 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 58,638 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front floors corroding,not excessive at time of test.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2005 58,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 58,566 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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OYH 894L is a 1972 Rover 2000 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 OYH 894L, 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 54 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYH 894L registered?

OYH 894L is a 1972 Rover 2000, first registered on 19 November 1972.

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