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KMC 275K

1972 Rover 2000

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,770 mi
Last recorded32,770 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover 200057,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMC 275K
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 32,770 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 31,434 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 29,990 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 28,875 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,161 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 28,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,961 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,643 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,605 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 27,603 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

frt flexi brake hoses perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,579 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 25,570 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 27,492 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,311 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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KMC 275K is a 1972 Rover 2000 in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KMC 275K, 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 KMC 275K registered?

KMC 275K is a 1972 Rover 2000, first registered on 7 January 1972.

Is KMC 275K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMC 275K shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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