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DUK 450J

1970 Rover 2000 Tc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,462 mi
Last recorded87,462 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Tc56,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUK 450J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,462 miles

corrosion is evident in this vehicle none in prescribed area

Fail 21 Jun 2017 87,459 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

corrosion is evident in this vehicle none in prescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,959 miles

corrosion in both rear arches but not in a perscibed area

Fail 8 Jun 2016 86,956 miles

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

corrosion in both rear wheel arches not prescribed area

Pass 1 May 2015 86,874 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 86,430 miles

floor corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,576 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 May 2012 85,134 miles

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

o/s + n/s sill ends corroded outside prescribed area

o/s floor corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 12 May 2012 85,134 miles

o/s + n/s sill ends corroded outside prescribed area

o/s floor corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 21 May 2011 84,724 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 84,724 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 84,693 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 83,503 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 7 May 2010 83,497 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,283 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 83,279 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 82,345 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 82,544 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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DUK 450J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DUK 450J, 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 DUK 450J registered?

DUK 450J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 November 1970.

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