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4797 RU

1963 Rover Coupe

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,179 mi
Last recorded18,179 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

Registration4797 RU
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1963
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,179 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 18,179 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 17,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front general suspension component bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 17,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front general suspension component bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 17,420 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,351 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Coupe?

Based on 608 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
brake binding 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
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4797 RU is a 1963 Rover Coupe in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Rover Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4797 RU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 63 years old, this Rover Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4797 RU registered?

4797 RU is a 1963 Rover Coupe, first registered on 9 May 1963.

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