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B699 JVK

1985 Rover 2600

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,322 mi
Last recorded126,322 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Rover 260089,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB699 JVK
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 126,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body under sealed

Fail 7 Mar 2023 126,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body under sealed

Fail 8 Dec 2022 126,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sill / arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has under seal coating

Fail 16 Mar 2019 125,833 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose mud guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 125,297 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 123,421 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 115,308 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 109,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 108,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 106,539 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 106,534 miles

Lower Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 102,836 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 102,836 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack has slight play but servicable

Pass 11 Jun 2009 100,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 91,421 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 91,421 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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B699 JVK is a 1985 Rover 2600 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B699 JVK, 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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B699 JVK is a 1985 Rover 2600, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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