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ULN 871M

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,080 mi
Last recorded50,080 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULN 871M
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,080 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 49,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,633 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,401 miles

all four tyres cracking slightly in treads

Fail 19 Mar 2014 47,398 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all four tyres cracking slightly in treads

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,366 miles

slight gearbox leak no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2011 47,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight gearbox leak no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,327 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 47,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,239 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,152 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 47,150 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,942 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 46,939 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,429 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 45,599 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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ULN 871M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ULN 871M, 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.

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What year was ULN 871M registered?

ULN 871M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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