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DLM 27J

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,273 mi
Last recorded40,273 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLM 27J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,273 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,197 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 40,187 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,316 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 38,940 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 38,938 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 May 2007 38,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,749 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,739 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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DLM 27J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 58,053 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 DLM 27J, 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 55 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DLM 27J?

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What year was DLM 27J registered?

DLM 27J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is DLM 27J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLM 27J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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