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NFL 293M

1973 Rover Coupe

Maroon Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,503 mi
Last recorded90,503 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFL 293M
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 90,503 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 90,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 90,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Various suspension rubber bushes perishing

slight wear in various handbrake mechanisms

Fail 8 Jun 2017 90,005 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Various suspension rubber bushes perishing

slight wear in various handbrake mechanisms

Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,601 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear leaf spring bush nut loose.

slight wear various handbrake mechanisms

Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,390 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake mechanism slightly worn

steering drop arm has slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2015 89,389 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake mechanism slightly worn

steering drop arm ball joint nut locking device missing

steering drop arm has slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2015 89,389 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

steering box drop arm has slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2014 88,695 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,972 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various rubber suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,502 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,848 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,629 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 85,603 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,085 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

O/S/F OUTER DISC PAD WORN TO LIMIT

PLAY IN SEVERAL HANDBRAKE CLEVIS PINS AND BUSHES

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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NFL 293M is a 1973 Rover Coupe in Maroon with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NFL 293M, 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.

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NFL 293M is a 1973 Rover Coupe, first registered on 6 September 1973.

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