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DLJ 306L

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,956 mi
Last recorded53,956 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 306L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front inner sill / floor areas corroded but not within a prescribed area

both rear floor areas corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 23 Feb 2012 53,956 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front inner sill / floor areas corroded but not within a prescribed area

both rear floor areas corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,202 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,712 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 50,712 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,682 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,678 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 50,675 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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DLJ 306L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DLJ 306L, 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 DLJ 306L registered?

DLJ 306L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is DLJ 306L safe to buy?

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