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XOR 566J

1970 Rover 2000 Tc

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,627 mi
Last recorded32,627 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Tc56,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOR 566J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 32,627 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)

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

all underneath of vehicle has slight corrosion

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear diff seal leaking

rear de-don axle boot split

rear diff has slight noise when wheels are spun

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,231 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,696 miles

Coolant leak

slight oil leak n/s/r diff

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,694 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,484 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,415 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 20,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,608 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,199 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 20,172 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,172 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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XOR 566J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XOR 566J, 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 XOR 566J registered?

XOR 566J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 4 November 1970.

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