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XRA 5L

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

1,213 mi
Last recorded1,213 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRA 5L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 1,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 1,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 1,169 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 887 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s rear service brake low efficiency

Pass 7 May 2021 840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 823 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 823 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 704 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 539 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 539 miles

Coolant leak

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 502 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 444 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 154 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 149 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 104 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 3 Oct 2007 99,971 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 99,830 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Tc?

Based on 2,597 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
brake binding 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
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XRA 5L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 48,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 2000 Tc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XRA 5L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XRA 5L registered?

XRA 5L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is XRA 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRA 5L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRA 5L have outstanding finance?

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