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XGG 747

1959 Rover 60

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,530 mi
Last recorded5,530 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1959 Rover 6051,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGG 747
MakeRover
Model60
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,530 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 4,872 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 4,802 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 4,270 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 3,735 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 3,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 2,629 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 2,291 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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XGG 747 is a 1959 Rover 60 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XGG 747, 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 XGG 747 registered?

XGG 747 is a 1959 Rover 60, first registered on 25 August 1959.

Is XGG 747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGG 747 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XGG 747 have outstanding finance?

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