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OTF 371M

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Yellow Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,634 mi
Last recorded59,634 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTF 371M
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,769 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,522 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,301 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 51,301 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,175 miles

Slight bind offside front brake

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,497 miles

Slight bind off side front brake

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,202 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,871 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 25,514 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,558 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 41,557 miles

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

Nearside Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 58,072 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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OTF 371M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Yellow with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OTF 371M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OTF 371M?

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What year was OTF 371M registered?

OTF 371M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 30 August 1973.

Is OTF 371M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTF 371M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OTF 371M have outstanding finance?

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