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P193 LOP

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,995 mi
Last recorded87,995 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 LOP
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,995 miles

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill corroded and weakend

offside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded and weakend

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 87,453 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

liquid spillage near the fuel system under vehicle

nearside inner sill in poor condition

offside inner sill in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2012 87,453 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

liquid spillage near the fuel system under vehicle

nearside inner sill in poor condition

offside inner sill in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,999 miles

near side front mirror insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,245 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 77,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,032 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 65,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 60,567 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 55,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 52,916 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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P193 LOP is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Rover Coupe Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 87,330 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 P193 LOP, 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 29 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 P193 LOP registered?

P193 LOP is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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