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ELC 989J

1970 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,304 mi
Last recorded53,304 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Tc56,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELC 989J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 53,303 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,431 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

suspension and steering joint gaiters starting to deteriorate but none considered excessive at this time

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,368 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,196 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 49,041 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,521 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,385 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,034 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 44,975 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 44,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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ELC 989J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 56,032 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 ELC 989J, 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 56 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 ELC 989J registered?

ELC 989J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 3 September 1970.

Is ELC 989J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELC 989J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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