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R426 EAH

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,542 mi
Last recorded90,542 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 EAH
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2006 90,542 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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R426 EAH is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R426 EAH, 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 R426 EAH registered?

R426 EAH is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R426 EAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 EAH shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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