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WAW 936S

1978 Rover 2600

Yellow Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,984 mi
Last recorded37,984 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 Rover 260035,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAW 936S
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 37,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F flexible brake hose ferrules are corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,894 miles

Both front flexible brake hose ferrules are corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,140 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 34,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,576 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,944 miles

Battery insecure

Both front flexible brake hoses are corroded.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,718 miles

Advisories still apply

Fail 13 Apr 2007 29,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded at osf chassis leg.

OSF chassis leg heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2006 28,446 miles

Fan coupling is loose fan wobbles.

Fail 15 Apr 2006 28,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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WAW 936S is a 1978 Rover 2600 in Yellow with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 35,451 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 WAW 936S, 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 48 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAW 936S registered?

WAW 936S is a 1978 Rover 2600, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is WAW 936S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAW 936S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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