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TEH 471L

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,410 mi
Last recorded64,410 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEH 471L
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor inop (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 64,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,976 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,734 miles

Oil leak

corrosion starting to offside front floor

differential oil seal leaking. close to nearside rear brake disc

Fail 18 Jun 2014 63,731 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion starting to offside front floor

differential oil seal leaking. close to nearside rear brake disc

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,363 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 63,363 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

drivers seatbelt twisted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,744 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 62,740 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,294 miles

steering box has a slight leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 62,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering box has a slight leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,461 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 61,461 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,153 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,785 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 58,785 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,839 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 56,839 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,342 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 54,303 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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TEH 471L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TEH 471L, 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 TEH 471L registered?

TEH 471L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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