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YXC 745K

1972 Rover 2000

Yellow Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 200057,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXC 745K
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 86,341 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 11 May 2018 86,388 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 May 2016 81,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 79,891 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 79,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 77,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre shoulder worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 71,715 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,645 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 70,490 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,316 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 69,316 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,227 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 64,380 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 64,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 745K is a 1972 Rover 2000 in Yellow with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 745K, 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.

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What year was YXC 745K registered?

YXC 745K is a 1972 Rover 2000, first registered on 22 February 1972.

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