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AAU 219T

1978 Rover 2600

Yellow Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,545 mi
Last recorded44,545 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Rover 260035,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAU 219T
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 44,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ram seal (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both front valve stems (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 43,891 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 43,570 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 43,545 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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AAU 219T is a 1978 Rover 2600 in Yellow with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 35,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAU 219T, 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 48 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAU 219T registered?

AAU 219T is a 1978 Rover 2600, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is AAU 219T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAU 219T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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