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DWS 369W

1980 Rover 2600

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,480 mi
Last recorded82,480 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1980 Rover 260052,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWS 369W
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 82,480 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 82,429 miles

Exhaust tailbox repaired with an exhaust bandage

Front brake discs a little corroded

Front compliance bushings a little worn

N/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

O/S Watts link bushing slightly worn

Fail 30 Aug 2006 82,336 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 82,111 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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DWS 369W is a 1980 Rover 2600 in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 52,023 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 DWS 369W, 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 46 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DWS 369W registered?

DWS 369W is a 1980 Rover 2600, first registered on 30 September 1980.

Is DWS 369W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWS 369W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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