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SEY 828L

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Maroon Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,028 mi
Last recorded93,028 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEY 828L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,028 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,028 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,379 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 92,373 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 91,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 89,601 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 89,601 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 88,156 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 88,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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SEY 828L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Maroon with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SEY 828L, 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 SEY 828L?

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What year was SEY 828L registered?

SEY 828L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is SEY 828L safe to buy?

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