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MCL 588

1959 Rover 60

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,452 mi
Last recorded56,452 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1959 Rover 6051,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCL 588
MakeRover
Model60
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 56,452 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 56,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 55,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,486 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 55,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 54,709 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,012 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,099 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 53,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,362 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,812 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,387 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,525 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,954 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 48,948 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,109 miles

front brakes noisy

rear brakes binding slightly

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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MCL 588 is a 1959 Rover 60 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MCL 588, 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

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What year was MCL 588 registered?

MCL 588 is a 1959 Rover 60, first registered on 30 January 1959.

Is MCL 588 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCL 588 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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