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SMR 666J

1970 Rover 2000 Tc

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,169 mi
Last recorded52,169 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 2000 Tc56,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMR 666J
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 52,169 miles

underside shows surface corrosion brake discs worn all round

Fail 29 Jul 2017 52,169 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside shows surface corrosion brake discs worn all round

Fail 19 May 2017 52,143 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Boot floor (6.6.6)

Oil leak

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 51,128 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 50,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 49,188 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 49,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres badly cracking in treads

brake fluid low

Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,784 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,574 miles

Front flexi-pipes starting to perish

Off side front brakes binding slightly

Off side front crossmember starting to corrode

Off side rear u/j worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,817 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,793 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 42,620 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SMR 666J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 56,032 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 SMR 666J, 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 56 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SMR 666J registered?

SMR 666J is a 1970 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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