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XPA 235N

1974 Rover 2200 Sc

Grey Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,582 mi
Last recorded93,582 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Rover 2200 Sc48,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPA 235N
MakeRover
Model2200 Sc
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 93,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod: Ball joint dust cover at Hub end

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Top Drag link end, Rear balljoint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 93,248 miles

Previous Underbody Repair(s) are covered in Underseal.

Fail 6 May 2025 93,245 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Previous Underbody Repair(s) covered in Underseal

Pass 30 Apr 2024 93,058 miles

Previous Underbody Repair(s) covered in Underseal

Pass 3 May 2023 92,942 miles

checks be kept on previous repairs

Pass 21 Apr 2022 92,748 miles

Previous Underbody Repair(s) covered in Underseal

Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,240 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Previous underbody repairs covered in underseal

Pass 22 May 2019 91,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across front cross member frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Previous underbody repairs covered with underseal

Pass 10 May 2018 90,870 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 88,918 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,862 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,694 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,652 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 87,195 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 86,617 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,976 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 85,598 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 84,745 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 84,457 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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XPA 235N is a 1974 Rover 2200 Sc in Grey with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XPA 235N, 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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What year was XPA 235N registered?

XPA 235N is a 1974 Rover 2200 Sc, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is XPA 235N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPA 235N shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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