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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
rear tyres nearing wear bar indicators on outer edges
slight oil leak
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
play in offside steering joints
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DPB 500J registered?
DPB 500J is a 1970 Rover Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1970.
Is DPB 500J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DPB 500J shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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