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ASF 714L

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

71,897 mi
Last recorded71,897 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASF 714L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,897 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 71,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount on bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 71,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill, front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill at front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front parking brake recording little or no effort Brakes not tested due to non running of engine (3.7.B.6a)

unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,741 miles

1. Rear fog dash warning not working. 2. One centre exhaust mounting broken. 3. Nearside and offside floors to sills becoming weak. 4. Offside front floor becoming corroded.

5. Offside number plate dull. 6. Play in nearside rear door hinge.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 71,725 miles

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

1. Rear fog dash warning not working. 2. One centre exhaust mounting broken. 3. Nearside and offside floors to sills becoming weak. 4. Offside front floor becoming corroded.

5. Offside number plate dull. 6. Play in nearside rear door hinge.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,827 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlamp light output reduced but not considered severely reduced

nearside rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread depth 1.6mm

Fail 27 Feb 2013 70,814 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside headlamp light output reduced but not considered severely reduced

nearside rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread depth 1.6mm

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

vehicle has had exstensive welding

Fail 9 Mar 2012 69,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear diff leaking oil

vehicle has had exstensive welding

Fail 26 Jan 2012 69,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,068 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 68,054 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,322 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 67,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2009 65,941 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 65,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front flexis insecure

corrosion o/side inner wing

o/side front disc poor condition

o/side rear brake poor performance

rear exhaust poorly secured

washers poor

Pass 15 May 2008 63,021 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,726 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 60,726 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,551 miles

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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ASF 714L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 48,844 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 ASF 714L, 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 54 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ASF 714L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 3 August 1972.

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