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P775 MKM

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,302 mi
Last recorded92,302 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 MKM
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,302 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side sill damaged

wear in off side rack arm inner loint

Fail 5 Mar 2009 92,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side sill damaged

wear in off side rack arm inner loint

Pass 7 Mar 2008 87,380 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 87,378 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 80,733 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroding

drivers and centre rear seat belts damaged

rear discs corroding

slight oil weep from o/s/f and both rear shock absorbers

slight play in o/s and n/sbottom ball joints

slight play in steering rack

small chips on windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2007 80,722 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroding

drivers and centre rear seat belt webbing slight damage

rear discs corroding

slight oil weep from o/s/f and both rear shock absorbers

slight play in o/s and n/s bottom ball joints

slight play in steering rack

small chips on windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2006 73,063 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 73,063 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear brake pipes greased

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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P775 MKM is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P775 MKM, 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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P775 MKM is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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