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SCW 308L

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,499 mi
Last recorded51,499 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 308L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 51,441 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,421 miles

Exhaust manifold slightly leaking.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 51,417 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (7.1.2)

o.s.f.brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,398 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o.s.f.brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,911 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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SCW 308L is a 1973 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 77.8%.

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 SCW 308L, 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

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What year was SCW 308L registered?

SCW 308L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 24 January 1973.

Is SCW 308L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCW 308L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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