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D459 OOE

1987 Rover 2600

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,869 mi
Last recorded97,869 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Rover 260085,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD459 OOE
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,869 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 97,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 97,063 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 97,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D459 OOE is a 1987 Rover 2600 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 85,192 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 D459 OOE, 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 39 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 D459 OOE registered?

D459 OOE is a 1987 Rover 2600, first registered on 8 June 1987.

Is D459 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D459 OOE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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