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C221 HBW

1986 Rover 2600

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,163 mi
Last recorded114,163 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Rover 260098,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC221 HBW
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 114,163 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 113,164 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 113,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 110,365 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 110,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 111,112 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 111,076 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 109,993 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 109,300 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion of nearside rear boot floor, near wheel arch but outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2005 109,300 miles

corrosion of nearside rear boot floor, near wheel arch but outside prescribed area

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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C221 HBW is a 1986 Rover 2600 in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C221 HBW, 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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What year was C221 HBW registered?

C221 HBW is a 1986 Rover 2600, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C221 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C221 HBW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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