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BGU 122G

1986 Rover Coupe

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,477 mi
Last recorded70,477 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGU 122G
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2015 70,477 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension leaf springs worn / corroded

front brake discs corrodeing

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside front outer door sill corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corrodeing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,947 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 68,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,725 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2012 68,725 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2012 68,719 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Rover Coupe?

Based on 608 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
brake binding 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
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BGU 122G is a 1986 Rover Coupe in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Rover Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGU 122G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 40 years old, this Rover Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BGU 122G registered?

BGU 122G is a 1986 Rover Coupe, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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