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FBC 827

1948 Rover 60

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,673 mi
Last recorded51,673 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1948 Rover 6056,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBC 827
MakeRover
Model60
Year1948
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 51,673 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,665 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,491 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 51,491 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 51,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 51,033 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 50,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 50,556 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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FBC 827 is a 1948 Rover 60 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1948 Rover 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 56,329 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 FBC 827, 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 78 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 FBC 827?

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What year was FBC 827 registered?

FBC 827 is a 1948 Rover 60, first registered on 24 May 1948.

Is FBC 827 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBC 827 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 FBC 827 have outstanding finance?

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