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EML 679J

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,991 mi
Last recorded4,991 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEML 679J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 4,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2012 2,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside steering pivot point has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2011 1,123 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 5 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 31,213 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front floor holed at jacking point

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,104 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 31,104 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 27,772 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 27,771 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,598 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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EML 679J is a 1971 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 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 EML 679J, 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.

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EML 679J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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