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FVW 870T

1979 Rover 2600

Maroon Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,714 mi
Last recorded19,714 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1979 Rover 260035,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVW 870T
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 19,714 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 19,686 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,151 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 17,101 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 14,740 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 14,727 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 11,805 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 11,734 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,771 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 8,761 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 4,409 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 4,405 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 1,336 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 1,315 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 97,250 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 97,157 miles

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.

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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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.

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