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OYO 163

1954 Rover 60

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,697 mi
Last recorded93,697 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1954 Rover 6034,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYO 163
MakeRover
Model60
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,697 miles

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

slight corrosion to chassis and underbody

Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,697 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,569 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 28 Aug 2009 90,466 miles

slight corrosion to chassis and under body

Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,662 miles

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

nearside underbody has slight corrosion

offside underbody has slight corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2006 87,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

underbody general corrosion

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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OYO 163 is a 1954 Rover 60 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1954 Rover 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 34,008 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 OYO 163, 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 72 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 OYO 163 registered?

OYO 163 is a 1954 Rover 60, first registered on 2 February 1954.

Is OYO 163 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYO 163 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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