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P549 MHP

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,685 mi
Last recorded103,685 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 MHP
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 103,685 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 100,889 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 100,889 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 90,927 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 90,927 miles

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

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

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

nearside windscreen lower edge outside b zone slight crack

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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P549 MHP is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P549 MHP, 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 P549 MHP registered?

P549 MHP is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P549 MHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P549 MHP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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