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KJA 459P

1975 Rover 2200 Tc

White Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,315 mi
Last recorded30,315 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1975 Rover 2200 Tc56,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJA 459P
MakeRover
Model2200 Tc
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 30,315 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 30,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 2,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2022 1,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated compression strut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler has slight wear

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabiliser bushes (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 1,388 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 1,388 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 1,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 684 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 680 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 268 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 257 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 80 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,099 miles

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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KJA 459P is a 1975 Rover 2200 Tc in White with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1975 Rover 2200 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,442 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 KJA 459P, 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 51 years old, this Rover 2200 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJA 459P registered?

KJA 459P is a 1975 Rover 2200 Tc, first registered on 12 August 1975.

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