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74 BLX

1961 Rover 60

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,432 mi
Last recorded81,432 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration74 BLX
MakeRover
Model60
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 81,432 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,432 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 81,269 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,092 miles

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

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

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

o/s front and o/s rear brakes binding slightly

possible fuel leak o/s rear

Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,752 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,389 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 80,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front o/s brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,170 miles

front o/s brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,026 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 80,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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74 BLX is a 1961 Rover 60 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 74 BLX, 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 65 years old, this Rover 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 74 BLX?

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What year was 74 BLX registered?

74 BLX is a 1961 Rover 60, first registered on 23 January 1961.

Is 74 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 74 BLX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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