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B988 JUY

1985 Rover 2600

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,650 mi
Last recorded88,650 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 260089,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB988 JUY
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 May 2025 88,650 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 86,746 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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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B988 JUY is a 1985 Rover 2600 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B988 JUY, 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 B988 JUY registered?

B988 JUY is a 1985 Rover 2600, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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