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R880 AYG

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,487 mi
Last recorded93,487 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 AYG
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,487 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 93,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,776 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 86,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R880 AYG is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R880 AYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R880 AYG?

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What year was R880 AYG registered?

R880 AYG is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R880 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 AYG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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