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R363 CGU

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,071 mi
Last recorded112,071 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 CGU
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 112,071 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 112,071 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 102,060 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,111 miles

N/S STEERING RACK LEAKING SLIGHTLY SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S & N/S STEERING RACK

Pass 19 Dec 2006 86,290 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear disc's worn

Pass 12 Dec 2005 79,986 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

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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R363 CGU is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Red 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 R363 CGU, 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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How do I check the history of R363 CGU?

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What year was R363 CGU registered?

R363 CGU is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R363 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R363 CGU 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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