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TAN 436M

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

Beige Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,561 mi
Last recorded59,561 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAN 436M
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 59,561 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working both front and rear stay on (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,957 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 58,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,810 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 58,808 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,880 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges, advise replacement

drivers door mirror slightly deteriorated

front brake balance only just within limits, advise attention to front brakes

steering wheel slightly cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2010 53,879 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges, advise replacement

drivers door mirror slightly deteriorated

offside rear service brake and handbrake weaker than nearside

steering wheel slightly cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,425 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhaust system hanger broken, secured with wire

Fail 30 Jul 2009 49,424 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhaust system hanger broken, secured with wire

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,135 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades poor

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

Exhaust mounting at gearbox misaligned close to prop shaft universal joint

Non standard rear exhaust mounting

Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,742 miles

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

nearside mirror glass missing †rear tyres perished †corrosion starting underside, various

Fail 12 Apr 2007 46,742 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside mirror glass missing †clutch pedal rubber missing †rear tyres perished †corrosion starting at floor/ sill area underside †nearside front brake binding

Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,742 miles

n/s wing mirror glass missing

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Sc?

Based on 2,087 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 73
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 49
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TAN 436M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in Beige with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,266 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 Sc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAN 436M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 Sc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 2000 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAN 436M registered?

TAN 436M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 14 September 1973.

Is TAN 436M safe to buy?

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