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UYO 138M

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,704 mi
Last recorded59,704 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYO 138M
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,704 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,972 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,197 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,985 miles

EMMISSIONS HIGH

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 51,966 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EMMISSIONS HIGH

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 51,809 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 51,809 miles

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

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

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

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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UYO 138M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 UYO 138M, 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.

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What year was UYO 138M registered?

UYO 138M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 16 October 1973.

Is UYO 138M safe to buy?

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