MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,789 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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)
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)
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)
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
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R488 VBY registered?
R488 VBY is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R488 VBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 VBY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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