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ACT 492L

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,103 mi
Last recorded47,103 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACT 492L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,103 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,027 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 47,013 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Tc?

Based on 2,597 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
brake binding 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
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ACT 492L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 59,123 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 Tc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACT 492L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACT 492L registered?

ACT 492L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is ACT 492L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACT 492L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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