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P109 VVK

1996 Rover Coupe

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,950 mi
Last recorded71,950 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover Coupe98,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 VVK
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,950 miles

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

front number plate cracked

play in o/s/f steering side arm

Pass 26 May 2010 62,474 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/r tyre split

o/s/r ind lens broken

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,720 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 59,720 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 May 2009 59,598 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 58,923 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 57,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 54,142 miles

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)

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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P109 VVK is a 1996 Rover Coupe in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 P109 VVK, 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

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What year was P109 VVK registered?

P109 VVK is a 1996 Rover Coupe, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P109 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 VVK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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