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C181 KPP

1986 Rover 2600

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,416 mi
Last recorded139,416 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Rover 260098,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 KPP
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 139,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 139,407 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 138,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear back plate rusty

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

rear wheel arches under floor and sill areas rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2023 138,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear back plate rusty

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

rear wheel arches under floor and sill areas rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2022 138,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

front and rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2021 135,890 miles

All inner wheel arches starting to rust

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 133,681 miles

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

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

Rear brake hose oil on hose

floor and sill areas rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2019 132,080 miles

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

nearside and offside rear sills repaired by welding

Pass 25 Jun 2018 129,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 122,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 122,538 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2015 11,288 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

underside repaired by welding

Pass 14 May 2014 107,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system getting rusty

no rear seat belts fitted

offside and nearside rear sill getting rusty

Fail 9 May 2014 107,631 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system getting rusty

no rear seat belts fitted

offside and nearside rear sill getting rusty

Pass 2 May 2013 101,948 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear sill areas rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,799 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 90,535 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 78,959 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside and offside front door mirrrors repaired

Fail 4 Apr 2009 78,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside and offside front door mirrrors repaired

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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C181 KPP is a 1986 Rover 2600 in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1986 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,940 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 C181 KPP, 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 40 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C181 KPP is a 1986 Rover 2600, first registered on 18 July 1986.

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