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XKE 593S

1978 Rover 2600

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,511 mi
Last recorded16,511 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1978 Rover 260035,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKE 593S
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 16,511 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 16,467 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,388 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,684 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 12,670 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 11,952 miles

Oil leak

emmisions at upper limit

nearside and offside front brake discs edges rusted

offside front brake judder

play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 27 May 2010 11,944 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front inner brake disc edge rusted

play in steering rack

slight brake judder offside front

Fail 26 May 2010 11,944 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front inner brake disc edge rusted

play in steering rack

slight brake judder offside front

unable to fully check rear bearings due to rear brake bind

Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,898 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 11,891 miles

Oil leak

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

slight pay steering rack mounts

Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,888 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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XKE 593S is a 1978 Rover 2600 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKE 593S, 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 XKE 593S registered?

XKE 593S is a 1978 Rover 2600, first registered on 15 March 1978.

Is XKE 593S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKE 593S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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