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B471 UNW

1984 Rover 2600

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,649 mi
Last recorded42,649 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1984 Rover 260075,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB471 UNW
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 42,647 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,346 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 41,364 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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B471 UNW is a 1984 Rover 2600 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 75,711 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 B471 UNW, 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 42 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B471 UNW registered?

B471 UNW is a 1984 Rover 2600, first registered on 6 December 1984.

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