MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Sc?
Based on 2,087 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VDX 278K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 VDX 278K, 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.
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What year was VDX 278K registered?
VDX 278K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 5 May 1972.
Is VDX 278K safe to buy?
The MOT history for VDX 278K shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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