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L973 PTU

1993 Rover 2600

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,877 mi
Last recorded273,877 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 PTU
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 273,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 266,595 miles

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

swivel balls leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2015 259,009 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 252,313 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 252,097 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

slight leak from front swivel hubs

Pass 3 Oct 2013 244,588 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 230,310 miles

rear boot floor area genrely corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 227,990 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

boot floor has some corrosion

oil leak front hub seals o/s & n/s

Fail 7 Sep 2011 227,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

boot floor has some corrosion

oil leak front hub seals o/s & n/s

Pass 9 Sep 2010 223,843 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 223,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 218,804 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

car corroded

oil leaks

under car heavily oil sprayed

Pass 2 Jul 2008 215,704 miles

Advise further rustproofing of vehicle underbody

Corrosion developing in underbody front/rear brake pie - advise replacement

Pass 6 Jul 2007 203,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight oil leak from nearside front and offside front swivel joints

Pass 12 Jul 2006 188,543 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 188,543 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

hand brake req servicing

slight oil leak on nearside front swivel joint

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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L973 PTU is a 1993 Rover 2600 in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L973 PTU, 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 33 years old, this Rover 2600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L973 PTU registered?

L973 PTU is a 1993 Rover 2600, first registered on 4 October 1993.

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