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YTA 239L

1972 Rover 2000 Sc

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

27,082 mi
Last recorded27,082 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Sc58,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 239L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,082 miles

exhaust slight blow

nearside rear brake slight bind

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,044 miles

Engine Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 27,044 miles

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

Engine Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2007 27,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 27,016 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Dec 2005 27,006 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coolant leaking

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2005 27,005 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coolant leaking

oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Sc?

Based on 2,087 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 73
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 49
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YTA 239L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 58,662 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 Sc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTA 239L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YTA 239L registered?

YTA 239L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is YTA 239L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 239L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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