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SDD 738N

1974 Rover 2200 Tc

Green Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,212 mi
Last recorded80,212 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1974 Rover 2200 Tc53,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDD 738N
MakeRover
Model2200 Tc
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 80,212 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,694 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 79,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front suspension shows signs of wear

tyres perished

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2007 79,653 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front suspension shows wear

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leaking

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

offside rear tyre severly perished

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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SDD 738N is a 1974 Rover 2200 Tc in Green with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Rover 2200 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 53,588 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 SDD 738N, 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 52 years old, this Rover 2200 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDD 738N registered?

SDD 738N is a 1974 Rover 2200 Tc, first registered on 16 August 1974.

Is SDD 738N safe to buy?

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