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TJJ 265M

1973 Rover 2000 Tc

Beige Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,010 mi
Last recorded75,010 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1973 Rover 2000 Tc59,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJJ 265M
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2008 75,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

advised offside front tyre outer wall cracking heavily

Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,083 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 70,610 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 70,610 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor 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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TJJ 265M is a 1973 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 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 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 TJJ 265M, 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.

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What year was TJJ 265M registered?

TJJ 265M is a 1973 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 14 August 1973.

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