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FKV 959L

1973 Rover Coupe

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,870 mi
Last recorded58,870 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKV 959L
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,870 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 May 2012 58,179 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 57,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,389 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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FKV 959L is a 1973 Rover Coupe in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FKV 959L, 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 53 years old, this Rover Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FKV 959L?

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What year was FKV 959L registered?

FKV 959L is a 1973 Rover Coupe, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is FKV 959L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKV 959L shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FKV 959L have outstanding finance?

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