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EMU 396J

1971 Rover 2000 Tc

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,141 mi
Last recorded74,141 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Rover 2000 Tc58,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMU 396J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2025 74,141 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 74,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 72,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,005 miles

brake disc surfaces slightly pitted

nearside main beam reflector discoloured and dim

Fail 2 Apr 2015 71,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

brakediscs slightly pitted

nearside mainbeam reflector very dim

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Tc?

Based on 2,597 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
brake binding 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
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EMU 396J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 58,053 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 Tc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMU 396J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EMU 396J?

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What year was EMU 396J registered?

EMU 396J is a 1971 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is EMU 396J safe to buy?

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