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GEL 294L

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,284 mi
Last recorded51,284 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 294L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,284 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,351 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,137 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,979 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,241 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,155 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,975 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 42,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,365 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,065 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2010 40,252 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 40,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,843 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,843 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,356 miles

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

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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GEL 294L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 48,844 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 GEL 294L, 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 54 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 GEL 294L registered?

GEL 294L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is GEL 294L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 294L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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