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SWM 62K

1987 Rover 2600

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,877 mi
Last recorded69,877 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Rover 260085,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWM 62K
MakeRover
Model2600
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 69,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 87,336 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,979 miles

Centre prop shaft dust cover split

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 May 2016 86,226 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 86,202 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 86,152 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 86,152 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 84,726 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 84,720 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 84,700 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 87,420 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 84,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SWM 62K is a 1987 Rover 2600 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 Rover 2600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 85,192 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 SWM 62K, 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 39 years old, this Rover 2600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWM 62K registered?

SWM 62K is a 1987 Rover 2600, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is SWM 62K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWM 62K shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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