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THO 757M

1974 Rover 2200 Tc

Red Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,488 mi
Last recorded27,488 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Rover 2200 Tc53,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHO 757M
MakeRover
Model2200 Tc
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 27,488 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 27,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 27,448 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 27,427 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 27,419 miles

slight emmision leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Sep 2019 27,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint of front to centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at joint to centre silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at joint (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,884 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,750 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,610 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 26,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 26,221 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 25,860 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear outer pad deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wings but not supporting panelling

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing under bonnet

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

some corrosion to nearside front inner wing but not supporting panel

Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,556 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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THO 757M is a 1974 Rover 2200 Tc in Red with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1974 Rover 2200 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 53,588 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 THO 757M, 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 52 years old, this Rover 2200 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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THO 757M is a 1974 Rover 2200 Tc, first registered on 17 April 1974.

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