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B778 CGO

1985 Rover 2600

White Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,700 mi
Last recorded120,700 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Rover 260089,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB778 CGO
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 120,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 120,687 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 119,436 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 118,416 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 118,416 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 117,358 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 117,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,562 miles

lower swivel boots deteriorated

minor front disc corrosion

minor movement in front arb bushes

nearside front shock misting of oil

nearside steering rack gaitor split

offside front brake pad warning sensor wire damaged

offside front tyre deteriorated and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perrished side walls

rear exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

engine oil leak-excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2014 109,007 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 109,007 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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B778 CGO is a 1985 Rover 2600 in White with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B778 CGO, 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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B778 CGO is a 1985 Rover 2600, first registered on 18 March 1985.

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