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P51 XFR

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

107,158 mi
Last recorded107,158 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 XFR
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 107,158 miles

slight corrosion on reae brake pipes

Fail 22 Jan 2009 107,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 100,352 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 100,352 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 93,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s front inner wing brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2007 93,272 miles

n/s and o/s front inner wing brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2006 90,756 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 90,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level brake light 2x bulbs inop

Fail 30 Jun 2006 90,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

signs of corrosion to all floors chassis brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2005 84,531 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 84,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P51 XFR is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P51 XFR, 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 P51 XFR registered?

P51 XFR is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P51 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 XFR shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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