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RPF 88L

1973 Rover 2000

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,859 mi
Last recorded77,859 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 200041,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPF 88L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,474 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,410 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,332 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine missfiring h/c very high but passed test due to it`s age visual test needed only

unable to fully check for corrosion due to an excess of under seal

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,143 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 77,137 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,850 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,757 miles

Light misfire present

Nearside front inner brake pad appears low

Oil leak

Rear suspension low height

Wipers poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2008 75,604 miles

Oil leak

both wiper blades worn

rear suspension slightly low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 75,309 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small amount of oil around steering box

Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,147 miles

minor chip to windscreen

minor perishing to tyres

small dusting of oil around steering box

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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RPF 88L is a 1973 Rover 2000 in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RPF 88L, 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 RPF 88L registered?

RPF 88L is a 1973 Rover 2000, first registered on 19 June 1973.

Is RPF 88L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPF 88L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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