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WVS 230

1959 Rover 60

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,354 mi
Last recorded84,354 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1959 Rover 6051,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVS 230
MakeRover
Model60
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,354 miles

exhaust repair

front right shock damp

front suspension bushes worn

fuel pipe in engine bay cracked

kingpins slight lift

left front antirollbar bushes worn

left steering play

left/right rear tyre treads worn

mainbeam warning light not fitted

oil leaks

right front tyre tread worn

seatbelts not fitted

wipers worn

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,219 miles

front bumpstops insecure

front tyre treads worn on edge

fuel pipes cracked in engine bay

king pins lift

left rear brake binding

rear exhaust corroded

rear spring eye bushes worn

rear tyre treads worn on edge

right front shock absorber leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front bumpstops insecure

front tyre treads worn on edge

fuel pipes cracked in engine bay

king pins lift

left rear brake binding

rear spring eye bushes worn

rear tyre treads worn on edge

right front shock absorber leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,848 miles

exhaust repair(paste)

front antiroll bar bushes worn

front suspension corroded

frontr king pins lift

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

oil leaks

seatbelts not fitted

wipers and washers poor

Fail 18 Feb 2010 83,848 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust repair(paste)

front antiroll bar bushes worn

front suspension corroded

frontr king pins lift

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

oil leaks

seatbelts not fitted

wipers and washers poor

Pass 6 Mar 2009 83,249 miles

all tyre treads worn on edge

front antirollbar bushes worn

front/rear brake balance

fuel pipes in engine bay cracked

handbrake efficiency

king pin lift

oil leaks

right handbrake effort

steewring idler play

wipers poor

Fail 6 Mar 2009 83,249 miles

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

oil leaks

right handbrake effort

steewring idler play

wipers poor

all tyre treads worn on edge

front antirollbar bushes worn

front/rear brake balance

fuel pipes in engine bay cracked

handbrake efficiency

king pin lift

Pass 21 Feb 2008 82,515 miles

handbrake effort

kingpin lift

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

oil leaks

right front tyre tread worn on edge

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

stering play

Fail 12 Feb 2008 82,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

kingpin lift

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

oil leaks

right front tyre tread worn on edge

right handbrake seized

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

stering play

washer pump leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2007 81,825 miles

left inner track rod end play

left/right rear tyre treads worn on r=edge

right kingpin lift

Fail 12 Feb 2007 81,825 miles

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

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

left inner track rod end play

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

right kingpin lift

right nrear tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2006 81,368 miles

left rear brake sticking

rear drums oval

rear tyres worn on edge

slight kingpin lift

Fail 1 Nov 2005 81,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

left rear brake sticking

rear tyres worn on edge

right rear drum oval

right top suspension bush worn (front)

slight king pin lift

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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WVS 230 is a 1959 Rover 60 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1959 Rover 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,818 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 WVS 230, 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 67 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 WVS 230 registered?

WVS 230 is a 1959 Rover 60, first registered on 28 February 1959.

Is WVS 230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVS 230 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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