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FIG 7422

1996 Rover Coupe

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,212 mi
Last recorded112,212 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Coupe98,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 7422
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 112,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 112,201 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 161,758 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 161,758 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 159,696 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four brake discs light surface corrosion. vehicle appears to have been unused for period of time

Pass 12 Jan 2009 155,591 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 155,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 145,343 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 145,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

vehicle is overheating

Pass 21 Mar 2006 139,846 miles

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

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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FIG 7422 is a 1996 Rover Coupe in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Rover Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 98,026 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FIG 7422, 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 30 years old, this Rover Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FIG 7422?

You can check the full history of FIG 7422 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FIG 7422 registered?

FIG 7422 is a 1996 Rover Coupe, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is FIG 7422 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 7422 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 7422 have outstanding finance?

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