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CST 119W

1981 Rover 60

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,407 mi
Last recorded84,407 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Rover 6077,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCST 119W
MakeRover
Model60
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,407 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 84,396 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box to steering idler both joints have excessive play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) steering idler insecure (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 84,378 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,829 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 83,822 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,649 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,645 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,533 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,608 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 80,607 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

big nick in fan belt

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,997 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

both axles leaf spring "U" bolts slightly corroded

engine oil leak

front axle both swivel housings leaking slightly

front axle differential leak

gearbox oil leak

rear axle differential leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 79,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

both axles differential housings leaking oil

both axles leaf spring " U " bolts slightly corroded

both swivel joint housings loosing grease

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 79,344 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 78,453 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 78,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 77,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 75,859 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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CST 119W is a 1981 Rover 60 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1981 Rover 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 77,185 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 CST 119W, 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 45 years old, this Rover 60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CST 119W registered?

CST 119W is a 1981 Rover 60, first registered on 3 April 1981.

Is CST 119W safe to buy?

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