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R488 VBY

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,789 mi
Last recorded67,789 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 VBY
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre outer edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2012 64,886 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,580 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,425 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 62,380 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,356 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,505 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 60,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,919 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 55,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM †MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM †ALSO TYRE IS WEARING ON OUTER TREAD †RECOMMEND TRACKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.5 MM †MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

STEERING RACK ON NEARSIDE FRONT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF FLUID LEAK

Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,361 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 28 Jul 2005 48,246 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

OFFSIE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING

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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R488 VBY is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R488 VBY, 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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R488 VBY is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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