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TGC 299M

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,644 mi
Last recorded53,644 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 299M
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2013 53,644 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,644 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 53,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front floors to sills corroded and holed further prompt attention advised

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,344 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,789 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 52,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,732 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 52,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 52,666 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 52,666 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 52,622 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 52,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 52,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TGC 299M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in White 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 TGC 299M, 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 TGC 299M registered?

TGC 299M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 24 September 1973.

Is TGC 299M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 299M shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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