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MOT reliability

Rover Tc

5 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Rover Tc vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Rover Tc has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,463 miles.

5
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
632
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover Tc problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover Tc MOT tests:

  • Other88%
  • Brakes12%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure1%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Rover Tc MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Tc MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  2. All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  6. Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b) (2 times)
  7. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  8. rear exhaust silencer corroded (2 times)
  9. Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) (1 times)
  10. Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) (1 times)
  11. Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (1 times)
  15. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)

Rover Tc pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1975 1 6 67% 3,854
1973 1 10 70% 64,928
1971 2 8 75% 68,225
1969 1 15 73% 92,082

Rover Tc reliability FAQ

Across 5 Rover Tc vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover Tc MOT issues are: Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a); All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)); Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)).

The typical Rover Tc in our data has covered around 59,463 miles.

Compare the Rover Tc

See how the Rover Tc stacks up against other Rover models on MOT reliability:

Tc vs 214 Tc vs 25 Tc vs 416 Tc vs 75

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