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OMW 590

1957 Rover 60

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,654 mi
Last recorded44,654 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1957 Rover 6050,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMW 590
MakeRover
Model60
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 44,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 40,505 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,029 miles

Oil leak minor oil leak from engine ()

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,979 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,821 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 30,818 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,705 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,832 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 28,664 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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OMW 590 is a 1957 Rover 60 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OMW 590, 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

How do I check the history of OMW 590?

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What year was OMW 590 registered?

OMW 590 is a 1957 Rover 60, first registered on 22 February 1957.

Is OMW 590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMW 590 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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