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LUD 987

1957 Rover 60

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,660 mi
Last recorded8,660 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1957 Rover 6050,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUD 987
MakeRover
Model60
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 8,660 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 8,574 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 8,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2009 8,461 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 8,431 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 7,959 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 7,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2006 7,908 miles

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

brakes binding slightly and only just efficient.

o/s front brake pipe very slightly kinked.

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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LUD 987 is a 1957 Rover 60 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1957 Rover 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 50,285 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 LUD 987, 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 69 years old, this Rover 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LUD 987 registered?

LUD 987 is a 1957 Rover 60, first registered on 23 August 1957.

Is LUD 987 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUD 987 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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