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DXD 978N

1974 Rover 2200 Sc

Brown Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,747 mi
Last recorded8,747 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1974 Rover 2200 Sc48,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXD 978N
MakeRover
Model2200 Sc
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 8,747 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 4,900 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 48,768 miles

all tyres cracked on inner and outer walls

Fail 14 May 2016 48,668 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

all tyres cracked on inner and outer walls

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,374 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 48,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,301 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,002 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 48,002 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

underside of car very rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 47,079 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 47,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DXD 978N is a 1974 Rover 2200 Sc in Brown with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DXD 978N, 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 DXD 978N registered?

DXD 978N is a 1974 Rover 2200 Sc, first registered on 16 August 1974.

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