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UWW 904L

1973 Rover 2000

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,286 mi
Last recorded25,286 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1973 Rover 200041,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWW 904L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 25,286 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,839 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,966 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,559 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 23,185 miles

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

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

all over under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,871 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 22,871 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,529 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 21,529 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2006 21,443 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 21,431 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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UWW 904L is a 1973 Rover 2000 in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 UWW 904L, 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 UWW 904L registered?

UWW 904L is a 1973 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is UWW 904L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWW 904L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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