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C125 HJW

1985 Rover 2600

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,118 mi
Last recorded99,118 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 260089,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC125 HJW
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 99,118 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 98,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.62% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear both stabiliser bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 92,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 92,251 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 89,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 86,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 86,425 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 82,676 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shocker protection kits deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Can not open from the inside. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shocker boot detatched

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 82,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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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C125 HJW is a 1985 Rover 2600 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C125 HJW, 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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C125 HJW is a 1985 Rover 2600, first registered on 5 December 1985.

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