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VJO 642K

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,488 mi
Last recorded57,488 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJO 642K
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 57,488 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 57,023 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 56,275 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 55,867 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 55,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 54,784 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 54,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,018 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,437 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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VJO 642K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VJO 642K, 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

How do I check the history of VJO 642K?

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What year was VJO 642K registered?

VJO 642K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is VJO 642K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJO 642K shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VJO 642K have outstanding finance?

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