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VCO 907M

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,417 mi
Last recorded63,417 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCO 907M
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 63,417 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 63,137 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside wiper smearing slightly

play at steering box

Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,065 miles

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,246 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,134 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 60,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,125 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 59,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,057 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 55,636 miles

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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VCO 907M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCO 907M, 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 VCO 907M registered?

VCO 907M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 10 September 1973.

Is VCO 907M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCO 907M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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