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DFO 285W

1980 Rover 2600

Yellow Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,331 mi
Last recorded50,331 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1980 Rover 260052,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFO 285W
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,839 miles

low brake effort on n/s/r foot & handbrake

Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,876 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,454 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 47,454 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 48,648 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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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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