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PEC 72L

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,633 mi
Last recorded67,633 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEC 72L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,633 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 59,052 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 58,046 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,147 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,467 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 54,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,713 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,875 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both lower sill edges and rear corner wheel arch,s have light surface corrosion.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 43,161 miles

Nearside Upper Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both lower sill edges and rear corner wheel arch,s have light surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 40,478 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,478 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2006 40,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,237 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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PEC 72L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PEC 72L, 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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What year was PEC 72L registered?

PEC 72L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is PEC 72L safe to buy?

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