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UWP 79R

1976 Rover 2200 Sc

Brown Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,024 mi
Last recorded69,024 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1976 Rover 2200 Sc48,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWP 79R
MakeRover
Model2200 Sc
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,024 miles

General vehicle condition is deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

All four road tyres have cracking to the sidewalls/tread

Fail 13 Jan 2010 69,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

General vehicle condition is deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

All four road tyres have cracking to the sidewalls/tread

Fail 2 Jun 2008 69,016 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre has slight cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 68,066 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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UWP 79R is a 1976 Rover 2200 Sc in Brown with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWP 79R, 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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UWP 79R is a 1976 Rover 2200 Sc, first registered on 1 November 1976.

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