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JRK 877K

1972 Rover Coupe

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,304 mi
Last recorded57,304 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover Coupe62,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRK 877K
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 5,728 miles

oil leak from servo pump

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,138 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight bind on n/s rear wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,994 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,025 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,706 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coolant leak

o/s/f tyre tread slightly cracked

rear bump stops missing

Fail 23 Sep 2008 53,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coolant leak

o/s/f tyre tread slightly cracked

rear bump stops missing

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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JRK 877K is a 1972 Rover Coupe in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Rover Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 62,115 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 JRK 877K, 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 54 years old, this Rover Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRK 877K registered?

JRK 877K is a 1972 Rover Coupe, first registered on 24 March 1972.

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