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520 ERL

1959 Rover 60

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,984 mi
Last recorded66,984 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1959 Rover 6051,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration520 ERL
MakeRover
Model60
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,984 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 66,971 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2012 64,572 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 64,091 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 63,756 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 63,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 62,793 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 62,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 62,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 61,454 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 60,565 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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520 ERL is a 1959 Rover 60 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 520 ERL, 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

How do I check the history of 520 ERL?

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What year was 520 ERL registered?

520 ERL is a 1959 Rover 60, first registered on 22 July 1959.

Is 520 ERL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 520 ERL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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