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VUV 266M

1974 Rover 2200 Sc

Green Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,272 mi
Last recorded73,272 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover 2200 Sc48,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUV 266M
MakeRover
Model2200 Sc
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,272 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,072 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 73,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,879 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 68,956 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,340 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 66,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,236 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,236 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion front valance

corrosion r/h rear inner sill

rear bump stop mounts corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion front vallance

corrosion o/s rear wheel arch inner

Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,093 miles

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

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

corrosion front inner wings both sides front valance corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,949 miles

N/S/F seat belt reel slow to retract.

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2007 65,696 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

reccomend front brake inspection as only just passed test for balance.

slight noise from n/s/f hub bearing

Fail 14 Mar 2007 65,696 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Reccomend front brake inspection as only just passed test for front balance.

Slight noise from N/S/F hub bearing, reccomend inspection.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,528 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,528 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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VUV 266M is a 1974 Rover 2200 Sc in Green with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Rover 2200 Sc models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,684 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 VUV 266M, 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 52 years old, this Rover 2200 Sc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VUV 266M is a 1974 Rover 2200 Sc, first registered on 6 May 1974.

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