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GLD 420N

1974 Rover 2200 Sc

Brown Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,870 mi
Last recorded74,870 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover 2200 Sc48,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLD 420N
MakeRover
Model2200 Sc
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,342 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside seat belt twisted

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has general under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2016 74,342 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Gear oil leak

Offside front seat belt is twisted

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,834 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,973 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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GLD 420N is a 1974 Rover 2200 Sc in Brown with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GLD 420N, 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 GLD 420N registered?

GLD 420N is a 1974 Rover 2200 Sc, first registered on 3 October 1974.

Is GLD 420N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLD 420N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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