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EVW 128Y

1982 Rover 2600

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,297 mi
Last recorded78,297 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Rover 260055,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVW 128Y
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 78,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 76,636 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,321 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 76,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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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EVW 128Y is a 1982 Rover 2600 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 55,531 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 EVW 128Y, 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 44 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EVW 128Y registered?

EVW 128Y is a 1982 Rover 2600, first registered on 21 August 1982.

Is EVW 128Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVW 128Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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