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CFN 785W

1980 Rover 2600

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,265 mi
Last recorded51,265 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Rover 260052,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFN 785W
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,265 miles

brake pipes across rear axle starting to corode

emissions close to limit

slight brake bind n/s rear

Pass 23 Aug 2014 51,241 miles

front track control arm bushes worn

handbrake efforts could be improved

nearside front tyre worn/ perished

rear metal brake pipes rusty

slight play in both front hub assemblys

Pass 13 Jun 2009 51,100 miles

brake pipes at rear rusty

emissions close to limit

foot brake poor o/s rear

o/s front wheel bearing suspect

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,336 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 50,332 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,590 miles

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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CFN 785W is a 1980 Rover 2600 in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 52,023 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 CFN 785W, 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 46 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CFN 785W registered?

CFN 785W is a 1980 Rover 2600, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is CFN 785W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFN 785W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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