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VMA 459R

1977 Rover 2200 Tc

White Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,767 mi
Last recorded64,767 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 Rover 2200 Tc61,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 459R
MakeRover
Model2200 Tc
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 64,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,316 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 62,796 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 61,623 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 61,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,258 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 60,555 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 60,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 59,302 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 59,302 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,058 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,455 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 56,360 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,157 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,397 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 50,397 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,375 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 47,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,431 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,821 miles

advise o/s/f plus n/s/f wheels binding slightly

advise water leak

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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VMA 459R is a 1977 Rover 2200 Tc in White with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1977 Rover 2200 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 61,258 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 VMA 459R, 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 49 years old, this Rover 2200 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VMA 459R registered?

VMA 459R is a 1977 Rover 2200 Tc, first registered on 9 March 1977.

Is VMA 459R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMA 459R shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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