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GLX 170T

1979 Rover 2600

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,204 mi
Last recorded75,204 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1979 Rover 260035,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLX 170T
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,204 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 75,194 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber upper attachment corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

advise : All tyres aged / perished

Pass 1 Jul 2010 74,747 miles

advise nearside rear tyre slightly perished

advise slight wear in steering system

Fail 26 Jun 2010 74,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise nearside rear tyre slightly perished

advise slight wear in steering system

Pass 11 Jul 2008 74,716 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,142 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 67,983 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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GLX 170T is a 1979 Rover 2600 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 35,408 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 GLX 170T, 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 47 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GLX 170T registered?

GLX 170T is a 1979 Rover 2600, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is GLX 170T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLX 170T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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