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R931 YVC

1997 Rover Coupe Auto

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,817 mi
Last recorded154,817 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Coupe Auto87,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 YVC
MakeRover
ModelCoupe Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 154,817 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 151,379 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 15,137 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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R931 YVC is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R931 YVC, 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 R931 YVC registered?

R931 YVC is a 1997 Rover Coupe Auto, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R931 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R931 YVC shows 3 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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