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WAS 965

1954 Rover 60

Black Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

2,878 mi
Last recorded2,878 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1954 Rover 6034,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAS 965
MakeRover
Model60
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2009 2,878 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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WAS 965 is a 1954 Rover 60 in Black with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1954 Rover 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 34,008 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 WAS 965, 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 72 years old, this Rover 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WAS 965?

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What year was WAS 965 registered?

WAS 965 is a 1954 Rover 60, first registered on 19 February 1954.

Is WAS 965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAS 965 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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