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FLH 481J

1970 Rover 2000 Tc

Beige Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,453 mi
Last recorded11,453 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Tc56,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLH 481J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 11,453 miles

advise dampness nsr caliper arera no leaks found

Fail 14 Apr 2008 11,445 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion front * rear lower panel {valance }

Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,385 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 10,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FLH 481J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc in Beige with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FLH 481J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FLH 481J?

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What year was FLH 481J registered?

FLH 481J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 6 October 1970.

Is FLH 481J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLH 481J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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