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P524 PVV

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,482 mi
Last recorded91,482 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 PVV
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,482 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 91,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 86,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,286 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 79,286 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has screw in

n/s/rear shocker damp

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Jul 2006 72,757 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P524 PVV is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P524 PVV, 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 P524 PVV registered?

P524 PVV is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P524 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 PVV shows 6 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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