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N324 HVW

1996 Rover Coupe

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,867 mi
Last recorded102,867 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Coupe98,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN324 HVW
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,867 miles

rear brake discs have been hot

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crack in o/s/f headlight

mark on n/s/f tyre

n/s sill rusty

n/s/f balljoint covers poor/greased

Pass 5 Aug 2011 101,722 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

crack in o/s/f headlight

n/s sill rusty

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2010 101,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes rusty

ns sill corroded

oil leak

osf head lamp cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2010 101,027 miles

brake pipes rusty

ns sill corroded

oil leak

osf head lamp cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2009 99,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in o/s/f head light

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack

varrious brake pipes rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2009 99,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in o/s/f head light

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack

varrious brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2008 98,822 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

crack in o/s/f headlight

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight movement in o/s steering rack

varrious brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2007 97,231 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

hole in o/s head light

varrious brake pipes rusty †slight movement in o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2006 95,610 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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N324 HVW is a 1996 Rover Coupe in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 N324 HVW, 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.

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What year was N324 HVW registered?

N324 HVW is a 1996 Rover Coupe, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N324 HVW safe to buy?

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