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KRM 997L

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,071 mi
Last recorded67,071 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRM 997L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,071 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 67,070 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KRM 997L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 59,123 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 KRM 997L, 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 53 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 KRM 997L?

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What year was KRM 997L registered?

KRM 997L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is KRM 997L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRM 997L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KRM 997L have outstanding finance?

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