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XAC 146S

1977 Rover 2600

Yellow Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,410 mi
Last recorded78,410 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAC 146S
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,410 miles

Hazard warning lights not working as intended but do not meet criteria due to age of the vehicle.

Pass 4 Jul 2024 77,236 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 77,213 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 76,725 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded but not within prescribed area.

Nearside park brake effort considerably lower than o/s.

Fail 29 Jun 2023 76,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Through bulk head (2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning lights not working correctly

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 76,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective bulk head mount loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets no fluid aim not checked (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark on min (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty indicators don't flash (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear toe point badly corroded and holed but not thought to be structural

Nearside parking brake slow to apply and effort much lower

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear toe point slightly corroded but not thought to be structural

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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XAC 146S is a 1977 Rover 2600 in Yellow with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XAC 146S, 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 49 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAC 146S registered?

XAC 146S is a 1977 Rover 2600, first registered on 20 December 1977.

Is XAC 146S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAC 146S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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