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GDU 905N

1975 Rover 2200 Tc

White Petrol 2206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,896 mi
Last recorded59,896 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1975 Rover 2200 Tc56,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDU 905N
MakeRover
Model2200 Tc
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,206cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 59,896 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody Undersealed

Fail 2 Oct 2024 59,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2023 58,881 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 58,879 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,885 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 57,867 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 57,855 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 57,580 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,521 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,163 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,806 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

de-dion tube rusty

front crossmember rusty

rear brake discs rosty

Fail 1 Nov 2010 56,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

de-dion tube rusty

front crossmember rusty

rear brake discs rosty

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,789 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front crossmember rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension de -dion tube rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2009 56,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front crossmember rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension de -dion tube rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,699 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all front steering & suspension components rusty

de dion tube corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2008 56,699 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

all front steering & suspension components rusty

de dion tube corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2007 56,534 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 56,534 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all springs ,suspension components,brake discs & all steering components corroded de doin tube corroded

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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GDU 905N is a 1975 Rover 2200 Tc in White with a 2,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Rover 2200 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,442 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 Tc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDU 905N, 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 51 years old, this Rover 2200 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDU 905N registered?

GDU 905N is a 1975 Rover 2200 Tc, first registered on 1 March 1975.

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