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C55 VGW

1986 Rover 2600

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,340 mi
Last recorded45,340 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover 260098,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC55 VGW
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 45,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 44,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 43,747 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 43,737 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 42,584 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 42,584 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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C55 VGW is a 1986 Rover 2600 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C55 VGW, 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 C55 VGW registered?

C55 VGW is a 1986 Rover 2600, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C55 VGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C55 VGW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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