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OVT 228P

1976 Rover 2200 Sc

Blue Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1976 Rover 2200 Sc48,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVT 228P
MakeRover
Model2200 Sc
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 73,260 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 66,070 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 66,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,518 miles

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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OVT 228P is a 1976 Rover 2200 Sc in Blue with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVT 228P, 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.

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What year was OVT 228P registered?

OVT 228P is a 1976 Rover 2200 Sc, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is OVT 228P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVT 228P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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