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XUR 893K

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,257 mi
Last recorded77,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUR 893K
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 77,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 77,179 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 77,176 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Mar 2016 77,127 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,982 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,976 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,919 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,910 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,830 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,511 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 76,511 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 76,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 76,396 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,229 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 72,616 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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XUR 893K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XUR 893K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XUR 893K registered?

XUR 893K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is XUR 893K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUR 893K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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