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YKE 440S

1978 Rover 2600

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,407 mi
Last recorded16,407 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Rover 260035,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKE 440S
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2020 16,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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YKE 440S is a 1978 Rover 2600 in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKE 440S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKE 440S registered?

YKE 440S is a 1978 Rover 2600, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is YKE 440S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKE 440S shows 1 test 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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