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DPO 555L

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,649 mi
Last recorded54,649 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPO 555L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,649 miles

Accident damage to o/s/f lower panel and o/s door and sill.

Front brake hoses starting to perish.

O/S/F Wing fouling door when opened.

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 53,978 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 53,977 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,652 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2006 52,545 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DPO 555L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DPO 555L, 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 DPO 555L registered?

DPO 555L is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is DPO 555L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPO 555L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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