MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,714 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover 2600?
Based on 1,236 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FVW 870T is a 1979 Rover 2600 in Maroon with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 FVW 870T, 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.
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What year was FVW 870T registered?
FVW 870T is a 1979 Rover 2600, first registered on 26 March 1979.
Is FVW 870T safe to buy?
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