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BJW 512T

1979 Rover 2600

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

42,617 mi
Last recorded42,617 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2005
Typical for 1979 Rover 260035,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJW 512T
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2005 42,617 miles

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 disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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BJW 512T is a 1979 Rover 2600 in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1979 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 35,408 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 BJW 512T, 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 47 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 BJW 512T registered?

BJW 512T is a 1979 Rover 2600, first registered on 26 June 1979.

Is BJW 512T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJW 512T shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJW 512T have outstanding finance?

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