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XRK 4

1985 Rover 2600

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,612 mi
Last recorded45,612 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Rover 260089,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRK 4
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,612 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,470 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 44,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,490 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,480 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 161,960 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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XRK 4 is a 1985 Rover 2600 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 89,073 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 XRK 4, 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 41 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XRK 4 registered?

XRK 4 is a 1985 Rover 2600, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is XRK 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRK 4 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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