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R997 DOK

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,880 mi
Last recorded86,880 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 DOK
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 83,493 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,961 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,689 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,997 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 65,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 61,819 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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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R997 DOK is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R997 DOK, 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 R997 DOK registered?

R997 DOK is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R997 DOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 DOK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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