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XAB 537M

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,279 mi
Last recorded15,279 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAB 537M
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 15,279 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 12,347 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 12,105 miles

tyres perishing

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2015 12,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

vehicle heavyly undersealed

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all tyres perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 11,896 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 11,896 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 11,741 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 11,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Jan 2012 11,045 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,561 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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XAB 537M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAB 537M, 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 XAB 537M registered?

XAB 537M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 24 October 1973.

Is XAB 537M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAB 537M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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