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RWW 974L

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,718 mi
Last recorded100,718 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWW 974L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 99,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension bushs starting to deteriorate

engine has a oil leak

exhaut repaired with past and is deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2015 99,246 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension bushs starting to deteriorate

engine has a oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 99,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jan 2014 98,864 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 98,760 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 98,711 miles

Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

all under vehicle undersealed

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under body covered with heavy under seal

Pass 11 Oct 2008 97,845 miles

all discs slightly worn due to lack of uses

all discs very slightly juddering

Pass 13 Oct 2007 96,860 miles

front discs showing signs of corrossion on rear surface

under side of vehicle very heavy under seal

Pass 25 Aug 2006 95,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 93,880 miles

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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RWW 974L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 58,662 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 RWW 974L, 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 54 years old, this Rover 2000 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RWW 974L registered?

RWW 974L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is RWW 974L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWW 974L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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