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AOT 815J

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Yellow Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,989 mi
Last recorded32,989 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOT 815J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 32,989 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear floor/sill area corroded NOT load bearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 32,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear floor/sill area corroded NOT load bearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 32,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,360 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

slight binding from front brakes

slight play in steering box output shaft

Pass 18 Nov 2014 28,343 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,317 miles

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

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2013

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

offside windscreen washer only just clearing screen

slight play at steering idler

Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,288 miles

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

Slight play in nearside steering idler.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,236 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in steering idler

Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,169 miles

offside wiper blade slightly split

slight play at steering idler

Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,048 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front track control arm inner bush debonded

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering idler

Fail 21 Jul 2008 27,901 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front track control arm inner bush debonded

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering idler

Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,858 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake pedal sinks slightly under load

brake warning light stays on

nearside front track control arm inner bush debonded but does not have excessive play

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,813 miles

slight play in steering idler on n/s †slight bind on n/s/f and o/s/r brakes

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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AOT 815J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc in Yellow with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 58,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AOT 815J, 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 55 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 AOT 815J registered?

AOT 815J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is AOT 815J safe to buy?

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