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NBW 126L

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,646 mi
Last recorded72,646 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBW 126L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,646 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,879 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,867 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 71,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,543 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 70,227 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,499 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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NBW 126L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 59,123 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 NBW 126L, 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 53 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 NBW 126L registered?

NBW 126L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is NBW 126L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBW 126L shows 9 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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