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R995 FJW

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,153 mi
Last recorded120,153 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 FJW
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 120,153 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 120,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

front number plate has slight crack on it

o/s/f window not opening

Pass 22 Nov 2006 112,527 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 112,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leaking from split header tank

smear on wipers

Pass 8 Feb 2006 103,485 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 103,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play in front anti-rollbar links

wipers slight smear

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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R995 FJW is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R995 FJW, 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 R995 FJW registered?

R995 FJW is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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