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HCH 53K

1971 Rover 2000 Sc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

48,455 mi
Last recorded48,455 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Sc48,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCH 53K
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,455 miles

areas of repair underside of vehicle by welding

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2016 48,455 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer near axle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fore most (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

areas of repair underside of vehicle by welding

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2016 48,455 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both sills have poor repair

coolant leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,450 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 48,450 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Sc?

Based on 2,087 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 73
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 49
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HCH 53K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 48,452 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 Sc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCH 53K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 Sc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 2000 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCH 53K registered?

HCH 53K is a 1971 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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