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DEN 455W

1986 Rover 2600

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

176,114 mi
Last recorded176,114 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover 260098,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEN 455W
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 176,114 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 175,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 174,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 177,442 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 174,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 174,133 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 173,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 173,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 172,651 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 172,158 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 171,618 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 171,280 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 170,661 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 170,628 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 168,943 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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DEN 455W is a 1986 Rover 2600 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1986 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,940 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 DEN 455W, 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 40 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 DEN 455W registered?

DEN 455W is a 1986 Rover 2600, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is DEN 455W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEN 455W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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