Rover 60 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rover 60 reliable? We analysed 952 real MOT tests across 158 vehicles to find out.
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The Rover 60 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, brake binding and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rover 60.
Rover 60 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rover 60. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rover 60 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rover 60 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rover 60 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rover 60 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rover 60 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rover 60 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rover 60 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rover 60 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 65 | 73.8% | 49,770 | 77,185 | 83,530 |
| 1959 | 189 | 76.7% | 28,012 | 51,818 | 66,652 |
| 1958 | 137 | 75.2% | 22,461 | 40,746 | 60,802 |
| 1957 | 71 | 84.5% | 32,432 | 50,285 | 83,382 |
| 1955 | 69 | 78.3% | 49,522 | 56,936 | 61,148 |
| 1954 | 72 | 76.4% | 28,732 | 34,008 | 85,226 |
| 1948 | 65 | 92.3% | 39,323 | 56,329 | 70,703 |
How Long Does a Rover 60 Last?
Based on 158 Rover 60 vehicles on UK roads.
Rover 60 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rover 60 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rover 60
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.3% MOT pass rate from 65 tests
73.8% MOT pass rate from 65 tests
The best year to buy a used Rover 60 is 1948, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.3% across 65 tests. The 1981 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rover 60 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover 60 THIS CAR | 78.5% | 952 | 49,367 mi | 78 yrs |
| Rover 25 | 72.1% | 1,784,341 | 53,712 mi | 26 yrs |
| Rover 75 | 70.7% | 1,365,354 | 77,595 mi | 27 yrs |
| Rover 214 | 67.6% | 1,033,973 | 75,438 mi | 36 yrs |
| Mitsubishi L200 Warrior Di-d D/c | 71.4% | 1,648 | 141,299 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Rover 25 (72.1% pass rate) and the Rover 75 (70.7% pass rate), the Rover 60 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Rover 60Should you buy a used Rover 60?
The Rover 60 has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.5% across 952 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Rover 60 are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (46 recorded failures), brake binding (42), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (34). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Rover 60 owner drives around 384 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rover 60 models stay on UK roads for around 78 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.