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JVS 686

1958 Rover 60

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,250 mi
Last recorded6,250 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1958 Rover 6040,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVS 686
MakeRover
Model60
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 6,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all steering joint boots starting to perish

exhaust detiorating

Fail 21 Feb 2012 6,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all steering joint boots starting to perish

exhaust detiorating

Pass 2 Feb 2011 5,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pulls slightly to nearside under brakeing

Pass 5 May 2006 5,689 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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JVS 686 is a 1958 Rover 60 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVS 686, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JVS 686 registered?

JVS 686 is a 1958 Rover 60, first registered on 24 March 1958.

Is JVS 686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVS 686 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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