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P830 XTG

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,992 mi
Last recorded68,992 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 XTG
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,992 miles

Advise on both rear indicator/hazard warning lamps staring to flash white light

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on play in steering rack

Advise on segments of high level brake light inop

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,354 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 52,474 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

play detected in steering rack at road wheels both sides

Fail 17 May 2007 52,474 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

play detected in steering rack at road wheels both sides

Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,091 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2005 45,042 miles

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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P830 XTG is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P830 XTG, 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 P830 XTG registered?

P830 XTG is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P830 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P830 XTG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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