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SLK 426R

1977 Rover 2200 Tc

Red Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,673 mi
Last recorded53,673 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Rover 2200 Tc61,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 426R
MakeRover
Model2200 Tc
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front floor corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,051 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 51,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,109 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 49,060 miles

Nearside outer sill cover corroded, non structural.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,925 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 48,849 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Number plate lamp has 1 bulb not working.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,755 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,655 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,246 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 48,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SLK 426R is a 1977 Rover 2200 Tc in Red with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1977 Rover 2200 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 61,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SLK 426R, 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 49 years old, this Rover 2200 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLK 426R registered?

SLK 426R is a 1977 Rover 2200 Tc, first registered on 17 February 1977.

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The MOT history for SLK 426R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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