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A866 TGP

1983 Rover 2600

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,499 mi
Last recorded85,499 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover 260072,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA866 TGP
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 85,499 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nsf inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Rubber doughnut (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 May 2023 85,499 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nsf inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Rubber doughnut (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 83,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 83,754 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,903 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 82,903 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,255 miles

Offside Front Lower ant iroll bar bush has play but ok at time of test

Offside Front shocker leak but still has good rebound

Fail 3 Jan 2018 82,255 miles

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower ant iroll bar bush has play but ok at time of test

Offside Front shocker leak but still has good rebound

Pass 6 Jan 2017 80,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 80,728 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 80,364 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 80,364 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 80,282 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 80,282 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 79,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 79,350 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 2600?

Based on 1,236 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
622
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Steering rack gaiter split 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 37
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A866 TGP is a 1983 Rover 2600 in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 72,730 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 2600 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A866 TGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2600 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A866 TGP is a 1983 Rover 2600, first registered on 9 December 1983.

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