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MRK 550L

1973 Alfa Romeo 2000

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

6,808 mi
Last recorded6,808 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo 200063,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRK 550L
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 6,808 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 4,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 2,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 1,374 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 953 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 953 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 99,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front wheel has slight restricted free movement

Fail 7 Sep 2016 99,940 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play play exceeds service standards (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play play exceeds service standards (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake/wheel has slight restricted free movement

Pass 20 May 2015 98,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,915 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2014 97,912 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,373 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,377 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 94,991 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 93,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2006 93,494 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake noisy on brake roller tester

steering gear box has slight side to side movement

steering ilder has slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2006 93,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake noisy on brake roller tester

steering gear box has slight side to side movement

steering ilder has slight play

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 2000?

Based on 7,734 MOT tests across 805 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
805
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 316
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 306
brake binding 234
Stop lamp not working 231
Headlamp aim too low 186
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MRK 550L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 63,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 2000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRK 550L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MRK 550L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 2 January 1973.

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