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SFV 781J

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Red Petrol 1928cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,342 mi
Last recorded89,342 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFV 781J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,928cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,342 miles

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

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Oil leak ()

engine oil level low

offside and nearside front suspension dust covers perished

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,650 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perished

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge & is splitting on the shoulder

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,160 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 86,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 85,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,781 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 83,717 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 79,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,991 miles

bothside front steering box components.small amount of play.

engine oil leak.

radiator leaking at bottom.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,983 miles

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

bothside front steering box components.small amount of play.

engine oil leak.

radiator leaking at bottom.

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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SFV 781J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc in Red with a 1,928cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 58,053 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 SFV 781J, 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 55 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 SFV 781J registered?

SFV 781J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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