MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover Coupe Auto?
Based on 674 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R550 FCE is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Rover Coupe Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 87,330 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 R550 FCE, 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 29 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 R550 FCE registered?
R550 FCE is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R550 FCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R550 FCE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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