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TAR 520J

1970 Rover 2000 Sc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

1,905 mi
Last recorded1,905 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Sc62,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 520J
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 1,905 miles

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.

Fail 11 May 2017 1,902 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 1,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 968 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 99,568 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,575 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 96,480 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 96,477 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,238 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 93,238 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 90,776 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 88,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 88,519 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 86,751 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 85,714 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 84,848 miles

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.

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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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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