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R332 DPW

1997 Rover Coupe

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,652 mi
Last recorded80,652 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe77,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 DPW
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 77,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 74,169 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 74,169 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 74,169 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 71,163 miles

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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R332 DPW is a 1997 Rover Coupe in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Rover Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,253 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R332 DPW, 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 29 years old, this Rover Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R332 DPW registered?

R332 DPW is a 1997 Rover Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R332 DPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 DPW 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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