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COT 17K

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,589 mi
Last recorded58,589 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOT 17K
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 58,589 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 89,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,231 miles

Movement in the n/s steering idler

Fail 22 Apr 2015 57,177 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Movement in the n/s steering idler

Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 55,886 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,656 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 54,171 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/r bump stop rubber missing

rear brake imbalance of 43%

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 52,550 miles

c/o level high

o/s rear drive shaft cover split

Fail 3 Nov 2007 52,550 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

c/o level high

o/s rear drive shaft cover split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,701 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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COT 17K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 COT 17K, 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 COT 17K registered?

COT 17K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 7 September 1971.

Is COT 17K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COT 17K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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