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MRD 738J

1976 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,537 mi
Last recorded65,537 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 738J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,537 miles

drivers door taped

front and rear plates detiriated

play n/s lower ball joint

under body undersealed

wet test

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,313 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 65,313 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,313 miles

exh in poor condition

front plate marked

oil leak

rear plate marked

rear tyres low

body corrosion

underside corroding and heavely undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,223 miles

blow centre exh

oil leak

rear tyres perishing

wear front disc

Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,175 miles

front tyre walls perishing

oil leak

under body repaires

wear front disc

Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,146 miles

brake pipes corroding

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,136 miles

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,974 miles

crack in mirror

underside repaired & heavily undersealed

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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MRD 738J is a 1976 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MRD 738J, 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 50 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 MRD 738J?

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What year was MRD 738J registered?

MRD 738J is a 1976 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 5 February 1976.

Is MRD 738J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRD 738J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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