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R766 TLU

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,693 mi
Last recorded124,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 TLU
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 124,693 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 122,301 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 122,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 116,356 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 114,668 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 111,115 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 111,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 105,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 97,678 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 97,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 87,714 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 87,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight play in nearside & offside steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,594 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R766 TLU is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R766 TLU, 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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R766 TLU is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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