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BTX 395J

1970 Rover 2000

Blue Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

40,353 mi
Last recorded40,353 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 200047,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTX 395J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,353 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 40,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,816 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 38,780 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside floor to sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front and rear of offside & nearside front wheelarches ( 4 patches) (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven offside low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,326 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 37,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,635 miles

Oil leak

slight fluid leak from steering box

Fail 6 Feb 2014 35,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear suspension arms bushes worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,854 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 28,782 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 28,782 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,832 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,380 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,188 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 25,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion o/s/r floor section

n/s o/s/r inner wheel arches

n/s/f top inner wing

Pass 9 May 2007 25,089 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2005 24,569 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 24,569 miles

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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BTX 395J is a 1970 Rover 2000 in Blue with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BTX 395J, 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 BTX 395J registered?

BTX 395J is a 1970 Rover 2000, first registered on 13 November 1970.

Is BTX 395J safe to buy?

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