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A596 BNL

1984 Rover 2600

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,818 mi
Last recorded82,818 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1984 Rover 260075,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA596 BNL
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 82,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 78,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,144 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 75,711 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2012 74,676 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 74,638 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 4 May 2011 73,720 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 72,701 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 May 2010 72,701 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2009 70,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 68,380 miles

O/S STEERING ARM HAS PLAY. N/S HANBRAKE ARM STARTING TO SEIZE

Fail 1 Jun 2007 68,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,373 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 68,360 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 68,360 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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A596 BNL is a 1984 Rover 2600 in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1984 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 75,711 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 A596 BNL, 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 42 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A596 BNL is a 1984 Rover 2600, first registered on 30 March 1984.

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