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TWA 679L

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,437 mi
Last recorded45,437 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWA 679L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,910 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 45,907 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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TWA 679L is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 58,053 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 TWA 679L, 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 55 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of TWA 679L?

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What year was TWA 679L registered?

TWA 679L is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is TWA 679L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWA 679L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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