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BBP 584L

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,593 mi
Last recorded8,593 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBP 584L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 8,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 6,245 miles

Nearside Front steering idler showing movement

Nearside Rear wheel bearing showing slight movement

some prescribed areas showing corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Jul 2016 3,215 miles

slight movement at nearside front drop arm

underside of car coated in underseal

Pass 28 Feb 2015 2,828 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 1,206 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 398 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,273 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 92,587 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 92,534 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 92,534 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 92,514 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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BBP 584L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BBP 584L, 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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BBP 584L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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