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P898 KDA

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,005 mi
Last recorded145,005 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 KDA
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 145,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 136,486 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 136,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2006 128,632 miles

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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P898 KDA is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P898 KDA, 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 P898 KDA registered?

P898 KDA is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P898 KDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P898 KDA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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