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LMD 451K

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,229 mi
Last recorded59,229 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMD 451K
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 59,229 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,765 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,351 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 58,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,918 miles

2nd silencer support rubbers deteriorated

Offside Rear Jacking point and surround corroded

Oil leak ()

Small blow from 2nd silencer

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,791 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REARS OF OUTER FLOOR PANELS CORRODED

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT OF EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 54,764 miles

rear suspension slightly damp

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

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres slight wear inner edge

rear floor/inner arches corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 54,753 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres slight wear inner edge

rear floor/inner arches corroded

rear suspension slightly damp

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,439 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,094 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,400 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 53,369 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,754 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 52,308 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 52,288 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 51,419 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LMD 451K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LMD 451K, 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 LMD 451K registered?

LMD 451K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 9 May 1972.

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