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R203 EAN

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,771 mi
Last recorded130,771 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 EAN
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 130,771 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 129,860 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 129,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 117,667 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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R203 EAN is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Blue 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 R203 EAN, 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 R203 EAN registered?

R203 EAN is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R203 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 EAN 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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