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SGT 166R

1976 Rover 220

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,261 mi
Last recorded61,261 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGT 166R
MakeRover
Model220
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 61,261 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 59,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 56,709 miles

NS steering idler has slight free play

Pass 12 May 2023 55,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 53,286 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 53,284 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad retaining pin loose in calliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 51,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 49,494 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 48,619 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS / edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 46,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 44,204 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 23 May 2016 42,027 miles

minor oil leaks

Fail 23 May 2016 42,027 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure nearside idler to mounting (2.2.B.1a)

minor oil leaks

Pass 21 May 2015 39,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Various oil leaks

n/s rear diff oil leak starting to cover brake disc

Pass 20 May 2014 36,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks

Fail 16 May 2014 36,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks

Pass 22 May 2013 34,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 29,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 26,777 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 26,777 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2009 23,131 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,951 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 17,330 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 17,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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SGT 166R is a 1976 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGT 166R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 50 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SGT 166R registered?

SGT 166R is a 1976 Rover 220, first registered on 21 October 1976.

Is SGT 166R safe to buy?

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