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PLU 637L

1973 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,296 mi
Last recorded21,296 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 Rover 200041,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLU 637L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 21,296 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,022 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 16,019 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,151 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,242 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,352 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 4,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 2,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 636 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 613 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 99,064 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 98,729 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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PLU 637L is a 1973 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PLU 637L, 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 PLU 637L?

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What year was PLU 637L registered?

PLU 637L is a 1973 Rover 2000, first registered on 25 July 1973.

Is PLU 637L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLU 637L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLU 637L have outstanding finance?

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