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LMG 521P

1976 Rover 2200 Sc

White Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,338 mi
Last recorded56,338 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 Rover 2200 Sc48,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMG 521P
MakeRover
Model2200 Sc
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,119 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 5,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,186 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,135 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,175 miles

n/s/f inner wing

n/s/f tyre wall craking

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,216 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 51,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,396 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 50,382 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 4,970 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 49,693 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Rover 2200 Sc?

Based on 865 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
489
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
brake recording little or no effort 28
brake binding 27
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LMG 521P is a 1976 Rover 2200 Sc in White with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Rover 2200 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 48,980 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 Sc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LMG 521P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2200 Sc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 50 years old, this Rover 2200 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LMG 521P registered?

LMG 521P is a 1976 Rover 2200 Sc, first registered on 13 February 1976.

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