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LPD 131K

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

Yellow Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

68,907 mi
Last recorded68,907 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPD 131K
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,907 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to both callipers (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

headlamp beam patterns could be better

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,405 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 30 Jul 2014 66,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 May 2013 66,310 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 May 2013 66,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 May 2012 65,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 May 2012 65,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 64,652 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,431 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 64,529 miles

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

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,040 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 64,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

nearside rear innerarch holed

Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no rear seats or carpets fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jun 2007 63,172 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hole in nearside front floor non prescibed area

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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LPD 131K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in Yellow with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LPD 131K, 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 LPD 131K registered?

LPD 131K is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 5 June 1972.

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