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B80 XFC

1985 Rover 2600

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,908 mi
Last recorded38,908 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover 260089,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB80 XFC
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 38,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 38,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 37,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,368 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box slight exhaust blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 37,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 37,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,965 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

offside front pads look worn

underside very rusty

Pass 7 May 2011 36,678 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,622 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,566 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,556 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 36,556 miles

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

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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B80 XFC is a 1985 Rover 2600 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B80 XFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B80 XFC registered?

B80 XFC is a 1985 Rover 2600, first registered on 25 January 1985.

Is B80 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B80 XFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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