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UCW 579R

1976 Rover 2200 Sc

Yellow Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,208 mi
Last recorded42,208 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 Rover 2200 Sc48,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCW 579R
MakeRover
Model2200 Sc
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,208 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 42,180 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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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UCW 579R is a 1976 Rover 2200 Sc in Yellow with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCW 579R, 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

How do I check the history of UCW 579R?

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What year was UCW 579R registered?

UCW 579R is a 1976 Rover 2200 Sc, first registered on 3 August 1976.

Is UCW 579R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCW 579R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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