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HTU 880X

1981 Rover 2600

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,462 mi
Last recorded66,462 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 880X
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 66,462 miles

inner rack joints slight play within

oil leak

sills floor chassi brake pipes req wax oil ggrease PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ TEL 851-90/2

Fail 24 Oct 2015 66,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

inner rack joints slight play within

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,777 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 64,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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HTU 880X is a 1981 Rover 2600 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HTU 880X, 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 45 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HTU 880X registered?

HTU 880X is a 1981 Rover 2600, first registered on 5 December 1981.

Is HTU 880X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTU 880X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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