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TLO 874M

1973 Rover 2000 Sc

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,939 mi
Last recorded90,939 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Sc51,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLO 874M
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S FRONT TO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,647 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,518 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to n/s & o/s floor pan

corrosion to n/s rear floor / chassis

corrosion to n/s rear inner wing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 90,515 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to n/s & o/s floor pan

corrosion to n/s rear floor / chassis

corrosion to n/s rear inner wing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,393 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion forming in n/s/f panel near to inner wing area

corrosion forming in n/s/r floor inner wing area

no seat belt fitted to n/s/r

traces of fluid around o/s/r caliper area

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,578 miles

corossion in n/s/r floor chassis area

n/s/r seat belt not fitted

slight judder in rear brakes

Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corossion in n/s/r floor chassis area

n/s/r seat belt not fitted

slight judder in rear brakes

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,912 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 86,831 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

nearside rear seat belt prescribed area corroded,but belt (not fitted) not required due to age

slight oil leak from de dion rear axle

wiper bldes worn but adequate

Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,831 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

nearside rear seat belt prescribed area corroded,but belt (not fitted) not required due to age

slight oil leak from de dion rear axle

wiper bldes worn but adequate

Pass 2 May 2009 86,310 miles

centre exhaust mountings perishing

slght undulation in brake application evident

slight play in steering idler

Pass 26 May 2007 85,886 miles

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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TLO 874M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TLO 874M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TLO 874M registered?

TLO 874M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 3 October 1973.

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