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JOC 187

1981 Rover 60

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,826 mi
Last recorded49,826 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1981 Rover 6077,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOC 187
MakeRover
Model60
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,826 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,809 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,793 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,786 miles

slight play in front bearings

slight play in o/s and n/s antiroll bar bushes x 4

Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,775 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 49,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,735 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 49,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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JOC 187 is a 1981 Rover 60 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JOC 187, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOC 187 registered?

JOC 187 is a 1981 Rover 60, first registered on 7 December 1981.

Is JOC 187 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOC 187 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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