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SGP 648F

1968 Rover 2000 Tc

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,016 mi
Last recorded67,016 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1968 Rover 2000 Tc58,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGP 648F
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,016 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2017 67,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded at front (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,986 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

rear axle noisey

Fail 5 Dec 2016 66,986 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

rear axle noisey

Pass 9 Dec 2015 66,891 miles

noise from rear axle

Fail 7 Dec 2015 66,891 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

noise from rear axle

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,571 miles

nearside rear hub bearing noisey

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear flooring corroding

play nearside steering idler

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slightly low effort nearside rear foot and handbrake

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,265 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slightly low effort nearside rear foot brake

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,273 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,693 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,377 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,315 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,541 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,846 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 58,846 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,806 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2006 58,462 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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SGP 648F is a 1968 Rover 2000 Tc in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1968 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 58,846 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 SGP 648F, 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 58 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SGP 648F is a 1968 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 11 January 1968.

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