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XTD 359H

1970 Rover 2000 Tc

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,934 mi
Last recorded71,934 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Tc56,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTD 359H
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2015 71,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

i n g light on dashboard

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished and cracking

n/s/r wheel noisey in rotation

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished and cracking and in treads

Pass 2 Aug 2011 71,801 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 71,703 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,703 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 71,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 71,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

dedion rear axle has slight leak

Pass 9 May 2006 71,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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XTD 359H is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTD 359H, 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 XTD 359H registered?

XTD 359H is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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