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CGT 838S

1978 Rover 2600

White Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,465 mi
Last recorded78,465 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Rover 260035,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGT 838S
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 78,465 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 May 2017 78,457 miles

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 ()

Pass 24 May 2016 78,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 78,372 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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