MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,331 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
low effort on n/s/r handbrake
low brake effort on n/s/r foot & handbrake
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 2600?
Based on 1,236 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DFO 285W is a 1980 Rover 2600 in Yellow with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1980 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 52,023 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 DFO 285W, 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 46 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DFO 285W registered?
DFO 285W is a 1980 Rover 2600, first registered on 24 September 1980.
Is DFO 285W safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFO 285W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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