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BMO 995J

1971 Rover 2000

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,271 mi
Last recorded72,271 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 200067,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMO 995J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 72,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear axle gaiter deteriorated

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 71,296 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,969 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,739 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,627 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,964 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,240 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,557 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,546 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,753 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,050 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,151 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,927 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,477 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 62,477 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,102 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 62,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,756 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 61,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear 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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BMO 995J is a 1971 Rover 2000 in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 67,435 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 BMO 995J, 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 55 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BMO 995J?

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What year was BMO 995J registered?

BMO 995J is a 1971 Rover 2000, first registered on 9 February 1971.

Is BMO 995J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMO 995J shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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