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VOW 33J

1970 Rover 2000 Tc

White Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,981 mi
Last recorded76,981 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Tc56,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOW 33J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,981 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside sill holed

Pass 28 Jun 2014 76,915 miles

corrosion to floor pan offside

corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

Fail 23 Jun 2014 76,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to floor pan offside

corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Aug 2013 76,849 miles

underside of vehicle corroded not to excess in perscribed area

vehicle body work in poor condition/ corroded (not in perscribed area or sharp edges)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,709 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside rear floor pan and offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 25 Jun 2012 76,708 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside rear floor pan and offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,283 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear floor to wheel arch corroding

water leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 76,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear floor to wheel arch corroding

water leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,963 miles

nearside rear inner UJ worn

offside rear floor to wheel arch corroded

water leak

Fail 21 Jun 2010 75,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

nearside rear inner UJ worn

offside rear floor to wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre uneven wear and close to limit

water leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,508 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 74,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 72,031 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,426 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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VOW 33J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc in White with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOW 33J, 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 VOW 33J registered?

VOW 33J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 14 August 1970.

Is VOW 33J safe to buy?

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