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RXF 970L

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

19,437 mi
Last recorded19,437 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXF 970L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 19,437 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,418 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 19,395 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,342 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 19,342 miles

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

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,265 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 19,260 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,180 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 19,175 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R outer sill holed / corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2008 19,059 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

various places of surface corrosion but not holed at time of test.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,059 miles

various places of surface corrosion but not holed at time of test.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,969 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,847 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 18,847 miles

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

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

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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RXF 970L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RXF 970L, 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 RXF 970L?

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What year was RXF 970L registered?

RXF 970L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is RXF 970L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXF 970L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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