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FEH 970J

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,222 mi
Last recorded85,222 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEH 970J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 85,222 miles

underbody including suspension corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 11 Apr 2023 84,743 miles

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Underbody covered in underseal, unable to inspect fully

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,797 miles

n/s/f. floor corroded.

n/s/r. bump stop missing.

o/s/f. tyre deteriorated.

securing pin missing from clutch slave cylinder linkage.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 82,797 miles

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.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,777 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 82,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,710 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 82,710 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,451 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 82,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,216 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,925 miles

o/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,586 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

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