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D821 GFB

1987 Rover 2600

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,499 mi
Last recorded134,499 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Rover 260085,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD821 GFB
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 134,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 134,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D821 GFB is a 1987 Rover 2600 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D821 GFB, 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.

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What year was D821 GFB registered?

D821 GFB is a 1987 Rover 2600, first registered on 8 January 1987.

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