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HRF 253K

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,071 mi
Last recorded36,071 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRF 253K
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,071 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 36,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill in two places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 35,875 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,848 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 35,848 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all lamps (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,038 miles

All tyres splitting and perished

Fail 4 Jul 2014 44,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

All tyres splitting and perished

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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HRF 253K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 HRF 253K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HRF 253K registered?

HRF 253K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 15 March 1972.

Is HRF 253K safe to buy?

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