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NXC 769H

1970 Rover 2000 Tc

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,727 mi
Last recorded81,727 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Tc56,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXC 769H
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,727 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,253 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,156 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 80,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,134 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,588 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,777 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 75,779 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 75,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 74,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 73,161 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

heavy knocking from rear suspension unit

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2008 73,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

fair amount of travel on foot brake suggest they are checked and adjusted if necessary

front brakes starting to bind

heavy knocking from rear suspention unit (dedion tube)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,365 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 72,362 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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NXC 769H is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NXC 769H, 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

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What year was NXC 769H registered?

NXC 769H is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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The MOT history for NXC 769H shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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