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R879 AAV

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,935 mi
Last recorded76,935 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 AAV
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,935 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 67,874 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 67,874 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R879 AAV is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R879 AAV, 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 R879 AAV registered?

R879 AAV is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R879 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 AAV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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