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MPO 912J

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,244 mi
Last recorded34,244 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPO 912J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 34,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r floorpan corroded, not in any prescribed areas

n/s/r door corroded, no sharp edges

n/s/r wing corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,425 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 33,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r brake caliper is wet but not leaking at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2011 33,302 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on both front inner wings

steering arm ball joint covers are split.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,302 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on both front inner wings

steering arm ball joint covers are split.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,055 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,428 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s sill to floor heavy corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,838 miles

small holes/corrosion to right front and rear floor areas

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,352 miles

general underbody corrosion

long handbrake travel

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,923 miles

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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MPO 912J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 58,053 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 MPO 912J, 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 55 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 MPO 912J registered?

MPO 912J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 25 March 1971.

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