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P979 APH

1996 Rover Coupe

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,144 mi
Last recorded129,144 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Coupe98,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 APH
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 129,144 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 129,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 127,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 122,157 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 122,157 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover Coupe?

Based on 608 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
brake binding 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
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P979 APH is a 1996 Rover Coupe in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Rover Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 98,026 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P979 APH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 30 years old, this Rover Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P979 APH?

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What year was P979 APH registered?

P979 APH is a 1996 Rover Coupe, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P979 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P979 APH 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.

Does P979 APH have outstanding finance?

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