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GFW 471N

1974 Rover 2200 Tc

Brown Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,139 mi
Last recorded26,139 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover 2200 Tc53,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 471N
MakeRover
Model2200 Tc
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 26,139 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 26,139 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 24,964 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 24,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front tyre cracked on walls

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked on walls

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 23,459 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres perished (outer walls).

Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,298 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 9,525 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,115 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 7,699 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 7,691 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

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

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rover 2200 Tc?

Based on 950 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
335
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
brake binding 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 20
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GFW 471N is a 1974 Rover 2200 Tc in Brown with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Rover 2200 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 53,588 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 2200 Tc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFW 471N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2200 Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 52 years old, this Rover 2200 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFW 471N registered?

GFW 471N is a 1974 Rover 2200 Tc, first registered on 15 November 1974.

Is GFW 471N safe to buy?

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