MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure nylock nut not fitted (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 2600?
Based on 1,236 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CGT 838S is a 1978 Rover 2600 in White with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 35,451 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 CGT 838S, 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 48 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CGT 838S registered?
CGT 838S is a 1978 Rover 2600, first registered on 6 July 1978.
Is CGT 838S safe to buy?
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