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RTS 577L

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,050 mi
Last recorded62,050 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTS 577L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 61,757 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 61,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,495 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 61,251 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,991 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 60,990 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,749 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 60,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RTS 577L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 48,844 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 RTS 577L, 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 54 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 RTS 577L registered?

RTS 577L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is RTS 577L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTS 577L 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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