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STU 805

1954 Rover 60

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,841 mi
Last recorded7,841 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1954 Rover 6034,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTU 805
MakeRover
Model60
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,841 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 7,777 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 7,777 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 7,477 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 6,970 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,807 miles

rear offside handbrake performance low

Pass 13 Jun 2007 106,358 miles

see advisory notice290333157485

Fail 2 Jun 2007 106,330 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 6,127 miles

slight bind on rear offside brake

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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STU 805 is a 1954 Rover 60 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 STU 805, 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 STU 805 registered?

STU 805 is a 1954 Rover 60, first registered on 20 May 1954.

Is STU 805 safe to buy?

The MOT history for STU 805 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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