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N738 YVV

1996 Rover Coupe Auto

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,692 mi
Last recorded188,692 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Coupe Auto106,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 YVV
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 188,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear handbrake effort is poor.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 184,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 183,942 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 179,082 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar link arm rubbers are poor.

both rear tyres are worn very low.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 173,534 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 173,534 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar links ends are worn.

both rear brake discs are corroded.

fuel tank and pipes are corroded.

o/s chassis rail has slight jacking damage.

o/s rear bumper end is slightly insecure.

steering rack is worn and has slight play.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 167,256 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 162,210 miles

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

both o/s and n/s inner co/axial joints worn

n/s rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 155,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 147,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 137,974 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 123,899 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 123,899 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Coupe Auto?

Based on 674 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
4,724
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 25
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N738 YVV is a 1996 Rover Coupe Auto in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Rover Coupe Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 106,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Coupe Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N738 YVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Coupe Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Rover Coupe Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N738 YVV registered?

N738 YVV is a 1996 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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