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148 UXJ

1958 Rover 60

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,100 mi
Last recorded23,100 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1958 Rover 6040,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration148 UXJ
MakeRover
Model60
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,100 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in nearside idler arm

Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,523 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight drag on all brakes

slight play in steering box lower pinion

Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,466 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 22,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2005 21,852 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 22 Oct 2005 21,852 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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148 UXJ is a 1958 Rover 60 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1958 Rover 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 40,746 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 148 UXJ, 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 68 years old, this Rover 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 148 UXJ registered?

148 UXJ is a 1958 Rover 60, first registered on 26 September 1958.

Is 148 UXJ safe to buy?

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