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TUV 845M

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Grey Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,370 mi
Last recorded104,370 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUV 845M
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 104,370 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 104,370 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2024 104,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jun 2023 104,203 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2022 104,153 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 104,081 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 103,819 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside/inner arches heavily coated in underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,395 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 103,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 102,169 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 102,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,833 miles

under vehicle has light corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2015 100,823 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)

under vehicle has light corrosion

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Tc?

Based on 2,597 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
brake binding 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
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TUV 845M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Grey with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 59,123 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 Tc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TUV 845M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TUV 845M registered?

TUV 845M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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