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A617 WUK

1984 Rover Vitesse

Beige Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA617 WUK
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,926 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 84,887 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,463 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak on gear box

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,542 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f- n/s & o/s/r tyres cracking

surface corrosion n/s front to rear

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,713 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,062 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 81,062 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight brake bimd n/s/r wheel,underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,525 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 78,019 miles

o/s/f track control arm has slight play in uj

slight oil leak fom engine

Fail 20 Jul 2009 78,017 miles

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

o/s/f track control arm has slight play in uj

slight oil leak fom engine

Pass 23 Jul 2008 76,159 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front rack gattor poor

under side off car thick with underseal

Fail 15 Jul 2008 76,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front rack gattor poor

under side off car thick with underseal

Fail 30 Jun 2008 76,131 miles

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

i am unable to properly check the condition ofthe front inner wings and sill backs etc due to to thick underseal.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 74,214 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 74,201 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 72,020 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 69,255 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Vitesse?

Based on 2,151 MOT tests across 517 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
3,031
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
517
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 215
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 120
Brake pipe excessively corroded 114
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
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A617 WUK is a 1984 Rover Vitesse in Beige with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Rover Vitesse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 215 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A617 WUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Vitesse typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 42 years old, this Rover Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A617 WUK registered?

A617 WUK is a 1984 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is A617 WUK safe to buy?

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