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D952 RMW

1987 Rover 2600

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,630 mi
Last recorded106,630 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover 260085,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD952 RMW
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,630 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,201 miles

All underbody covered in underseal

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 105,199 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sound deadening material likely to become detached Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underbody covered in underseal

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 105,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion at -- o/side + n/side inner + outer sill panels

oil leaks -- various

rear lower wings corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 105,167 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion at -- o/side + n/side inner + outer sill panels

oil leaks -- various

rear lower wings corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,920 miles

Offside Rear Lower inner sill has slight corrosion

oil leaks

Fail 8 Jan 2019 104,920 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower inner sill has slight corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 2 Jan 2018 104,257 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 104,257 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,877 miles

both outer sill panels blistered

Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,526 miles

both outer sill panels surface corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 101,770 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 101,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both outer sill panels blistered

Pass 17 Oct 2012 101,063 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 101,063 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 100,284 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 100,284 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both rear wheel archs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 99,000 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 97,302 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

adv ise n/s front tyre cut in tread.

advise n/s and o/s inner side sills condition.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 96,287 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sill panels surface corrion

Pass 19 Oct 2007 94,770 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 94,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 90,206 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 85,658 miles

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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D952 RMW is a 1987 Rover 2600 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1987 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 85,192 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 D952 RMW, 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 39 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D952 RMW registered?

D952 RMW is a 1987 Rover 2600, first registered on 19 January 1987.

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