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B303 PAA

1984 Rover 2600

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,853 mi
Last recorded55,853 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover 260075,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB303 PAA
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 55,853 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front wheel arch corroded and holed but not affecting structural rigidity

Fail 1 Jun 2024 55,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO content too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NSR brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF Inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not affecting structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are cracked and perished in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 55,354 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 54,690 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 54,690 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 51,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 50,389 miles

n/s and o/s track control arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 6 Aug 2016 50,315 miles

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

n/s and o/s track control arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,373 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 49,373 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 48,711 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 48,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,121 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 48,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,940 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 47,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,576 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,948 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 45,948 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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B303 PAA is a 1984 Rover 2600 in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B303 PAA, 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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B303 PAA is a 1984 Rover 2600, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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