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BET 292L

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,266 mi
Last recorded57,266 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBET 292L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,266 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 57,250 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,661 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,239 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop mounting corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,045 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,650 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 54,838 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 54,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

number plate bulb

Fail 6 Sep 2011 50,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,097 miles

Front brake back plates deteriated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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BET 292L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BET 292L, 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 BET 292L registered?

BET 292L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is BET 292L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BET 292L shows 12 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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