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RNT 178R

1977 Rover 2200 Sc

Brown Petrol 2193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,589 mi
Last recorded66,589 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNT 178R
MakeRover
Model2200 Sc
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,193cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 66,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reverse light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 66,589 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reverse light not working

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 66,208 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 66,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 66,028 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,854 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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RNT 178R is a 1977 Rover 2200 Sc in Brown with a 2,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RNT 178R, 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 49 years old, this Rover 2200 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RNT 178R is a 1977 Rover 2200 Sc, first registered on 18 January 1977.

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The MOT history for RNT 178R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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