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RBY 206K

1972 Rover 2000

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,800 mi
Last recorded49,800 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover 200057,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 206K
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 47,611 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 47,065 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,945 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 45,935 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,027 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 42,981 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,440 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 41,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,875 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2010 40,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 40,565 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 40,092 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 40,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,993 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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RBY 206K is a 1972 Rover 2000 in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RBY 206K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBY 206K registered?

RBY 206K is a 1972 Rover 2000, first registered on 4 February 1972.

Is RBY 206K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 206K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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