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P85 LFL

1997 Rover Coupe

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,093 mi
Last recorded137,093 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe77,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 LFL
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 137,093 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 137,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 129,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 129,763 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P85 LFL is a 1997 Rover Coupe in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,253 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 P85 LFL, 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 29 years old, this Rover Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P85 LFL registered?

P85 LFL is a 1997 Rover Coupe, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P85 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P85 LFL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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