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662 HPD

1959 Rover 60

Grey Petrol 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,635 mi
Last recorded13,635 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1959 Rover 6051,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration662 HPD
MakeRover
Model60
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,346cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 13,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 13,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2012 13,076 miles

Several of the steering balljoint gaiters are starting to perish

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 20 May 2011 12,961 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 12,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,757 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 12,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The metal brake pipes listed under failure items link the front wheel cylinders on each wheel

Water flow to windscreen only just acceptable

Windscreen wiper arms, springs now quite weak. New arms advised

Pass 29 Oct 2008 12,520 miles

Springs on wiper arms are weak

when tested the vehicle was not fitted with hazard warning lights

when tested the vehicle was not fitted with seat belts

Fail 29 Oct 2008 12,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Springs on wiper arms are weak

when tested the vehicle was not fitted with hazard warning lights

when tested the vehicle was not fitted with seat belts

Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,133 miles

The metal bracket supporting the overdrive solonoid heat shield is broken

The nearside head light contains condensation which clears when the light warms up

The nearside rear tyre has considerable cracking around the sidewalls and at the root of the tread blocks. Replacement is advised as it appears to be a very old tyre.

When operated the parking brake linkage moves more at the near side rear wheel cylinder than at the off side.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 11,641 miles

both front brakes binding very slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2006 11,613 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Both front brakes bind a bit.

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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662 HPD is a 1959 Rover 60 in Grey with a 2,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1959 Rover 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,818 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 662 HPD, 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 67 years old, this Rover 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 662 HPD registered?

662 HPD is a 1959 Rover 60, first registered on 31 December 1959.

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