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ATF 136J

1970 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,522 mi
Last recorded27,522 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1970 Rover 200047,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATF 136J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 27,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 27,451 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,966 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,738 miles

underbody heavily painted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,891 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 24,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,409 miles

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,918 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,903 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 21,901 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,900 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,872 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,844 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

near side front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2008 21,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,702 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 2000?

Based on 3,467 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
418
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 75
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 75
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ATF 136J is a 1970 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1970 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 47,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 2000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ATF 136J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATF 136J registered?

ATF 136J is a 1970 Rover 2000, first registered on 14 September 1970.

Is ATF 136J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATF 136J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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