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ETF 229J

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,299 mi
Last recorded68,299 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETF 229J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 68,299 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion front to rear inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks all over but cant see cords

Offside Body has slight corrosion front to rear inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 64,959 miles

Nearside inner sill coroded

Offside Inner sills corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 62,331 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 59,693 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 54,716 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 50,532 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 43,869 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 36,900 miles

slight oil leak o/s front

Pass 28 May 2009 36,498 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,936 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 35,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 34,501 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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ETF 229J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ETF 229J, 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 ETF 229J?

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What year was ETF 229J registered?

ETF 229J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is ETF 229J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETF 229J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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