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XAM 591K

1972 Rover Coupe

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,100 mi
Last recorded73,100 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover Coupe62,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAM 591K
MakeRover
ModelCoupe
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,100 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 72,447 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 72,447 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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XAM 591K is a 1972 Rover Coupe in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XAM 591K, 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

How do I check the history of XAM 591K?

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What year was XAM 591K registered?

XAM 591K is a 1972 Rover Coupe, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is XAM 591K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAM 591K 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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