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EMF 194J

1970 Rover 2000

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,790 mi
Last recorded55,790 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 200047,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMF 194J
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,790 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,497 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 55,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,175 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 54,161 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,194 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 53,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2005 53,092 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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EMF 194J is a 1970 Rover 2000 in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EMF 194J, 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 EMF 194J registered?

EMF 194J is a 1970 Rover 2000, first registered on 27 November 1970.

Is EMF 194J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMF 194J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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