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879 UXR

1958 Rover 60

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,540 mi
Last recorded41,540 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1958 Rover 6040,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration879 UXR
MakeRover
Model60
Year1958
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,540 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,540 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,894 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,828 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 35,173 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,961 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 27,640 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 27,640 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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879 UXR is a 1958 Rover 60 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1958 Rover 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 40,746 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 879 UXR, 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 68 years old, this Rover 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 879 UXR registered?

879 UXR is a 1958 Rover 60, first registered on 30 July 1958.

Is 879 UXR safe to buy?

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