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YXC 463K

1972 Rover 2000

Red Petrol 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,816 mi
Last recorded82,816 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover 200057,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXC 463K
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 82,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 81,993 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,655 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Jul 2017 81,655 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,997 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Jun 2015 80,996 miles

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

tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,996 miles

tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 May 2014 80,397 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 80,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 78,413 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 77,626 miles

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,388 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 77,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 77,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 77,147 miles

Exhaust rubber deteriorated

Rear gaitor split

Surface corrosion on floor pan not within pescribed area

Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 76,321 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 76,321 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 75,901 miles

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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YXC 463K is a 1972 Rover 2000 in Red with a 4cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 57,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXC 463K, 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 54 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 YXC 463K registered?

YXC 463K is a 1972 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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The MOT history for YXC 463K shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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