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VYB 106W

1981 Rover 60

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,938 mi
Last recorded86,938 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1981 Rover 6077,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYB 106W
MakeRover
Model60
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 86,938 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 83,778 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 83,778 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 85,665 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,456 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 85,452 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 84,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,536 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,419 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 84,419 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) loose on splines (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,318 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,530 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 83,530 miles

Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,734 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,067 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,757 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres have perishing cracks

Fail 1 Nov 2011 80,757 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres have perishing cracks

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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VYB 106W is a 1981 Rover 60 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1981 Rover 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 77,185 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 VYB 106W, 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 45 years old, this Rover 60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VYB 106W registered?

VYB 106W is a 1981 Rover 60, first registered on 13 April 1981.

Is VYB 106W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYB 106W shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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