MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
oil evident around rear differential
slight play evident in steering column uj
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Rover 2600?
Based on 1,236 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ALD 438S is a 1978 Rover 2600 in Yellow with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 ALD 438S, 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.
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What year was ALD 438S registered?
ALD 438S is a 1978 Rover 2600, first registered on 28 April 1978.
Is ALD 438S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ALD 438S shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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