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WNP 359

1959 Rover 60

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,178 mi
Last recorded26,178 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1959 Rover 6051,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNP 359
MakeRover
Model60
Year1959
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in N/S/F trunnion

Fail 9 Oct 2012 26,173 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in N/S/F trunnion

Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,733 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 25,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight lift in nearside front kingpin.

Pass 29 Dec 2008 24,782 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 24,782 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,114 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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WNP 359 is a 1959 Rover 60 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WNP 359, 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.

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What year was WNP 359 registered?

WNP 359 is a 1959 Rover 60, first registered on 16 February 1959.

Is WNP 359 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNP 359 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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