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RWG 779N

1974 Rover 2200 Sc

Beige Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,493 mi
Last recorded4,493 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1974 Rover 2200 Sc48,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWG 779N
MakeRover
Model2200 Sc
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jul 2014 4,348 miles

under vehicle has general corosion

Fail 17 Apr 2014 4,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 4,165 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 3,830 miles

Advise car been standing.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 2,215 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 1,540 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 1,533 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 99,763 miles

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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RWG 779N is a 1974 Rover 2200 Sc in Beige with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 Rover 2200 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RWG 779N, 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 52 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 RWG 779N registered?

RWG 779N is a 1974 Rover 2200 Sc, first registered on 9 August 1974.

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