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DYJ 499V

1979 Rover 2600

White Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,191 mi
Last recorded55,191 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Rover 260035,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYJ 499V
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,191 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 55,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 54,912 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 54,740 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 54,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,384 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,237 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside-offside rear tyre's slight cracks

Pass 24 May 2010 53,949 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 53,613 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 53,611 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2008 53,228 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 52,669 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 52,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 52,245 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 52,245 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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DYJ 499V is a 1979 Rover 2600 in White with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 35,408 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 DYJ 499V, 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 47 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 DYJ 499V registered?

DYJ 499V is a 1979 Rover 2600, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is DYJ 499V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYJ 499V shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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