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P723 GHE

1996 Rover Coupe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,049 mi
Last recorded95,049 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Coupe98,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 GHE
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 95,049 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 143,053 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 142,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

high line stop lamp assembly insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2006 138,027 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 136,048 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 135,722 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

chips in screen

corrosion on brake pipe

imbalance on front brakes

number plate fading

wear on suspension bushes

wiper blades split

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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P723 GHE is a 1996 Rover Coupe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 98,026 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P723 GHE, 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 30 years old, this Rover Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P723 GHE registered?

P723 GHE is a 1996 Rover Coupe, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P723 GHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P723 GHE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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