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MRC 916K

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,916 mi
Last recorded78,916 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRC 916K
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,916 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,916 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 78,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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MRC 916K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MRC 916K, 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 MRC 916K registered?

MRC 916K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MRC 916K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRC 916K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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