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TAP 621X

1982 Rover 2600

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,379 mi
Last recorded78,379 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1982 Rover 260055,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 621X
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 78,379 miles

Corrosion on O/S/R floor pan

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 77,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2024 77,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,508 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,040 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear brakes slight binding

water inside of car and boot

Fail 10 Mar 2008 76,040 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear brakes slight binding

water inside of car and boot

Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

body corrosion, various

Fail 3 May 2006 75,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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TAP 621X is a 1982 Rover 2600 in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 55,531 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 TAP 621X, 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 44 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAP 621X registered?

TAP 621X is a 1982 Rover 2600, first registered on 22 March 1982.

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