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XNG 989

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,950 mi
Last recorded70,950 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNG 989
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 70,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

tyres becoming perished

various areas of underside corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 70,572 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 70,558 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 22 May 2013 70,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear bump stop missing.

slight leak from clutch slave cyl.

Pass 29 May 2012 70,101 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front floor/sill rusted/holed.

offside rear bump stop missing.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 68,870 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,870 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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XNG 989 is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 XNG 989, 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 XNG 989 registered?

XNG 989 is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 21 June 1972.

Is XNG 989 safe to buy?

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