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AYV 598H

1970 Rover 2000 Tc

Black Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,785 mi
Last recorded6,785 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Tc56,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYV 598H
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 6,785 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 6,773 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 6,742 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 6,713 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 6,412 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 6,411 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2013 5,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2013 5,729 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 5,572 miles

Both front brake pipes (on calipers) advanced corrosion.

The n/s/r floor is weak.

There is a slight blow from the manifold area.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 5,491 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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AYV 598H is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc in Black with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 56,032 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 AYV 598H, 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 56 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 AYV 598H registered?

AYV 598H is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 4 May 1970.

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The MOT history for AYV 598H shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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