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DPB 500J

1970 Rover Coupe

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,647 mi
Last recorded89,647 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 500J
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,647 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively tight stiff lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre cross member (6.1.A.1)

both rear inner wheel wings corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,385 miles

rear tyres nearing wear bar indicators on outer edges

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 86,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres nearing wear bar indicators on outer edges

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,385 miles

play in offside steering joints

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,232 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front lower link rod bushes cracked

rear lower spring mounting bush cracked

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2013 76,541 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 76,520 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,766 miles

slight free play in steering

steering box slight oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery to sercure

offside handbrake low effort

Fail 17 Feb 2012 72,764 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery to fasten down

Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,019 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear hand brake silghty low

Fail 15 Jun 2009 68,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,138 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 60,793 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

under body corrison

Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,431 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 58,431 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front side repeaters not working

near side front wheel rim slightly buckled

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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DPB 500J is a 1970 Rover Coupe in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DPB 500J, 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 56 years old, this Rover Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DPB 500J is a 1970 Rover Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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