MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,905 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost. (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg / inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both. (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg / inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front slight lump inner sidewall on tyre.
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch holed. not in a criteria area.
Rear axle pivot flexi gaiter split. renew asap.
all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.
heavy oil & coolant leaks when engine running.
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fore most (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion in offside & nearside rear inner door shuts
Corrosion to both rear chassis rails
Corrosion to floor pans
Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt fore most (2.2.C.1c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise nearside & offside front to rear outer inner sills floor pan areas corroded not within prescribed areas ok at time of test note outer sill screwed on cosmetic
How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Sc?
Based on 2,087 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TAR 520J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Sc in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1970 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 62,424 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 TAR 520J, 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 56 years old, this Rover 2000 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TAR 520J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 19 October 1970.
Is TAR 520J safe to buy?
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