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BFH 228J

1970 Rover 2000 Sc

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,358 mi
Last recorded39,358 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Sc62,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 228J
MakeRover
Model2000 Sc
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 39,358 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,412 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,850 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,757 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,582 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 36,205 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,016 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 36,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 35,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Sc?

Based on 2,087 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 73
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 49
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BFH 228J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Sc in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Rover 2000 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 62,424 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 Sc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFH 228J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 Sc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Rover 2000 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFH 228J?

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What year was BFH 228J registered?

BFH 228J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Sc, first registered on 28 September 1970.

Is BFH 228J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFH 228J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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