MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
bothside front steering box components.small amount of play.
engine oil leak.
radiator leaking at bottom.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was SFV 781J registered?
SFV 781J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is SFV 781J safe to buy?
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