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VJO 126T

1979 Rover 2600

White Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,358 mi
Last recorded77,358 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover 260035,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJO 126T
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,358 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 7 Jun 2018 74,711 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,214 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake performance has just met pass standard (recommend service or repair)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,196 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 65,824 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 65,177 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 61,179 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 60,931 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 58,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 56,560 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 55,091 miles

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

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

slight play in rack

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 May 2007 52,906 miles

slight play in rack †slight leak from rack

Pass 23 May 2006 51,881 miles

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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VJO 126T is a 1979 Rover 2600 in White with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VJO 126T, 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 VJO 126T registered?

VJO 126T is a 1979 Rover 2600, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is VJO 126T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJO 126T shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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