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KLL 628V

1979 Rover 2600

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,896 mi
Last recorded44,896 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1979 Rover 260035,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLL 628V
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 44,896 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,862 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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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KLL 628V is a 1979 Rover 2600 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KLL 628V, 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 KLL 628V registered?

KLL 628V is a 1979 Rover 2600, first registered on 23 November 1979.

Is KLL 628V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLL 628V shows 2 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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