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R96 BBD

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,899 mi
Last recorded69,899 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 BBD
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 69,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

pedal creeps down alittle but does not touch floor

Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 66,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,656 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 52,752 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 52,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R96 BBD is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R96 BBD, 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 R96 BBD registered?

R96 BBD is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R96 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 BBD shows 6 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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