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SPL 498F

1967 Rover 2000 Tc

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1967 Rover 2000 Tc68,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 498F
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1967
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 95,197 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,197 miles

low reserve on parking brake

Fail 29 Jul 2020 95,197 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 95,198 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 95,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine lift pump? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,205 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 95,197 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,317 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 93,313 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 89,300 miles

2" free play detected at steering wheel (steering box fitted)

Centre exhaust box corroding and minor leak

Fail 8 Nov 2006 89,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2" freeplay at steering wheel

centre exhaust box corroding and minor leak

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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SPL 498F is a 1967 Rover 2000 Tc in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1967 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 68,866 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 SPL 498F, 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 59 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 SPL 498F?

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What year was SPL 498F registered?

SPL 498F is a 1967 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 14 December 1967.

Is SPL 498F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPL 498F shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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