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OSF 78P

1976 Rover 2200 Sc

Red Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,516 mi
Last recorded28,516 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1976 Rover 2200 Sc48,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSF 78P
MakeRover
Model2200 Sc
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2019 28,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 28,304 miles

travel h/brake

Pass 15 May 2017 27,902 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 27,720 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 27,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working on dip beam but works with main beam (1.7.5c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,600 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bind o/s rear brake

gear box mount worn

oil leak diff

rear exhaust poor condition

slight play o/s rear hub

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,482 miles

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

noise n/s front suspension

slight bind o/s rear hub

wipers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,785 miles

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

oil leak from diff

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,270 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

g/box mount worn

oil leak at diff

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,654 miles

slight leak water pump

Pass 30 May 2009 25,325 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 25,099 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2008 25,097 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OSF 78P is a 1976 Rover 2200 Sc in Red with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1976 Rover 2200 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 48,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSF 78P, 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 50 years old, this Rover 2200 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSF 78P registered?

OSF 78P is a 1976 Rover 2200 Sc, first registered on 22 January 1976.

Is OSF 78P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSF 78P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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