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N36 JLX

1996 Rover Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,380 mi
Last recorded118,380 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Coupe98,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 JLX
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 118,380 miles

1.oil leak to engine

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2006 113,189 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 113,189 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N36 JLX is a 1996 Rover Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N36 JLX, 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 N36 JLX?

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What year was N36 JLX registered?

N36 JLX is a 1996 Rover Coupe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N36 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N36 JLX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N36 JLX have outstanding finance?

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