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BKT 571K

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,459 mi
Last recorded77,459 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKT 571K
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 77,459 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 77,293 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,906 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,707 miles

corrosion o/s/r floor area

play in steering

Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in steering

rear susp bump stops missing

Fail 10 Apr 2014 74,789 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in steering

rear susp bump stops missing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,347 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 72,348 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,782 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 70,782 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,574 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,197 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 68,197 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 67,556 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 67,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 66,980 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,269 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,600 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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BKT 571K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BKT 571K, 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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What year was BKT 571K registered?

BKT 571K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 6 January 1972.

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