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MAO 254P

1976 Rover 2200 Tc

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,282 mi
Last recorded86,282 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1976 Rover 2200 Tc59,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAO 254P
MakeRover
Model2200 Tc
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,282 miles

patchy welding to underneath

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,042 miles

play in steering idler

rear suspenshion bump stops missing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,821 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exstensive welding and under sealing under car

rear tyres fouling suspension when jacked up ??

Fail 20 Mar 2012 83,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exstensive welding and under sealing under car

rear tyres fouling suspension when jacked up ??

Fail 9 Feb 2012 83,779 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front seats loose.

O/S/F Hub seal leaking.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 82,769 miles

UNDERBODY RUSTING, REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST, EXHAUST RUSTING, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

Pass 6 Jun 2009 80,177 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 77,228 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 77,226 miles

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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MAO 254P is a 1976 Rover 2200 Tc in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Rover 2200 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 59,214 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 MAO 254P, 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 50 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 MAO 254P registered?

MAO 254P is a 1976 Rover 2200 Tc, first registered on 1 February 1976.

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