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P40 LRY

1997 Rover Coupe

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,130 mi
Last recorded78,130 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe77,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 LRY
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 78,130 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 78,129 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 77,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 77,252 miles

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

rear service and parking brake effort low

Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,645 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 76,633 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,000 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 68,188 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 68,188 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P40 LRY is a 1997 Rover Coupe in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,253 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 P40 LRY, 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 29 years old, this Rover Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P40 LRY registered?

P40 LRY is a 1997 Rover Coupe, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P40 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 LRY shows 9 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.

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