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N292 LGS

1996 Rover Coupe Auto

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

139,132 mi
Last recorded139,132 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Coupe Auto106,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN292 LGS
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2007 139,132 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 125,584 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 125,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 125,144 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

steering rack has slight movement in rose joints

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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N292 LGS is a 1996 Rover Coupe Auto in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1996 Rover Coupe Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 106,604 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 N292 LGS, 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 30 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 N292 LGS registered?

N292 LGS is a 1996 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 8 June 1996.

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