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STE 52

1954 Rover 60

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

12,427 mi
Last recorded12,427 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1954 Rover 6034,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTE 52
MakeRover
Model60
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2006 12,427 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

chassis number on spurious plate, play n/s track rod end, oil leak onto steering box, extensive underbody corrosion, servo outlet pipe disconnected,wear rear handbrake linkage, all tyres perished,

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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STE 52 is a 1954 Rover 60 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 STE 52, 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

How do I check the history of STE 52?

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What year was STE 52 registered?

STE 52 is a 1954 Rover 60, first registered on 25 March 1954.

Is STE 52 safe to buy?

The MOT history for STE 52 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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