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178 UXG

1954 Rover 60

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,685 mi
Last recorded32,685 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1954 Rover 6034,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration178 UXG
MakeRover
Model60
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,685 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 32,685 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,915 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 31,914 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,206 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 31,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,522 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 30,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,164 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,164 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,195 miles

corrosion to n/s/r inner wing [inside boot]

Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,741 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 28,705 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 25,317 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 60?

Based on 952 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
384
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
brake binding 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
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178 UXG is a 1954 Rover 60 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1954 Rover 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 34,008 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 60 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 178 UXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 72 years old, this Rover 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 178 UXG registered?

178 UXG is a 1954 Rover 60, first registered on 19 February 1954.

Is 178 UXG safe to buy?

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