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VBM 499K

1972 Rover Coupe

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,394 mi
Last recorded40,394 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Rover Coupe62,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBM 499K
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 40,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 88,906 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 87,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 87,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,182 miles

slight OS rear brake bind when turned by hand.

wiper action poor

Pass 4 Jul 2015 87,161 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 87,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 87,080 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 87,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 87,049 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 87,037 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 87,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 86,930 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 86,868 miles

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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VBM 499K is a 1972 Rover Coupe in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Rover Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 62,115 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBM 499K, 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 54 years old, this Rover Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBM 499K registered?

VBM 499K is a 1972 Rover Coupe, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is VBM 499K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBM 499K shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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