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TJO 575

1953 Rover 60

Maroon Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,035 mi
Last recorded21,035 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJO 575
MakeRover
Model60
Year1953
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 21,035 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2025 20,852 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 20,631 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 20,323 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 20,132 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front king pin has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2021 19,985 miles

Offside Front kingpin has slight play

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 19,816 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front kingpin has slight play

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 19,634 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2017 19,545 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 19,508 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,358 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,279 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 19,139 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,031 miles

o/s streering arm dust cover deterioated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,909 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,717 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,459 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,798 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,679 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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TJO 575 is a 1953 Rover 60 in Maroon with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TJO 575, 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 73 years old, this Rover 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJO 575 registered?

TJO 575 is a 1953 Rover 60, first registered on 18 November 1953.

Is TJO 575 safe to buy?

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