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XEL 520K

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,413 mi
Last recorded28,413 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 520K
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,413 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 28,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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XEL 520K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XEL 520K, 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 XEL 520K?

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What year was XEL 520K registered?

XEL 520K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 22 September 1971.

Is XEL 520K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEL 520K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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