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RNP 431L

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,863 mi
Last recorded62,863 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 431L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 62,863 miles

Nearside Front inner wings rusted

Offside Front head lamp mounting panel rusted but head lamp secure

Offside Front inner wings

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 62,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner wings rusted

Offside Front head lamp mounting panel rusted but head lamp secure

Offside Front inner wings

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,395 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,150 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,800 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all floors and front panels (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 61,774 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 61,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 61,702 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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RNP 431L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RNP 431L, 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 RNP 431L registered?

RNP 431L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is RNP 431L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNP 431L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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