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B507 PPV

1985 Rover 2600

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,039 mi
Last recorded77,039 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Rover 260089,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB507 PPV
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,039 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil underneath vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2019 77,039 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil underneath vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,957 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2016 76,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,064 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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B507 PPV is a 1985 Rover 2600 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 89,073 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 B507 PPV, 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 41 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B507 PPV registered?

B507 PPV is a 1985 Rover 2600, first registered on 28 May 1985.

Is B507 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B507 PPV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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