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DKB 948K

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,438 mi
Last recorded41,438 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKB 948K
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,144 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 41,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,707 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,323 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 40,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,227 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,780 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,332 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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DKB 948K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DKB 948K, 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 DKB 948K registered?

DKB 948K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is DKB 948K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKB 948K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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