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JOW 492

1952 Rover 60

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,870 mi
Last recorded86,870 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOW 492
MakeRover
Model60
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,870 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 86,350 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 86,126 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,756 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,425 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 85,376 miles

slight oil leak on nearside rear backplate

Pass 29 Nov 2006 85,121 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear nearside front and offside front tyres becoming cracked and perished

Fail 23 Nov 2006 85,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear nearside front and offside front tyres becoming cracked and perished

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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JOW 492 is a 1952 Rover 60 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JOW 492, 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 74 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 JOW 492 registered?

JOW 492 is a 1952 Rover 60, first registered on 9 April 1952.

Is JOW 492 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOW 492 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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