MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underbody including suspension corroded in prescribed areas
Underbody corroded in prescribed areas
Underbody covered in underseal, unable to inspect fully
n/s/f. floor corroded.
n/s/r. bump stop missing.
o/s/f. tyre deteriorated.
securing pin missing from clutch slave cylinder linkage.
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure top bolt (3.5.1l)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f. floor corroded.
n/s/r. bump stop missing.
o/s/f. tyre deteriorated.
securing pin missing from clutch slave cylinder linkage.
windscreen wipers not fully tested.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/f inner wing starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Tc?
Based on 2,597 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FEH 970J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FEH 970J, 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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How do I check the history of FEH 970J?
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What year was FEH 970J registered?
FEH 970J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 22 January 1971.
Is FEH 970J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FEH 970J shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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