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SJX 950L

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,937 mi
Last recorded92,937 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJX 950L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 92,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspension nearside bump stop rubber missing

Fail 18 Jan 2016 92,937 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspension nearside bump stop rubber missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 92,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TIE BAR BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

MISSFIRE

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 91,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

MISSFIRE

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 91,825 miles

ENGINE MISSFIRE?

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR POOR FIT

Pass 14 Jun 2006 89,941 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SJX 950L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJX 950L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJX 950L registered?

SJX 950L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is SJX 950L safe to buy?

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