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F299 TAD

1989 Rover Vitesse

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,827 mi
Last recorded124,827 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Vitesse123,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF299 TAD
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 124,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 124,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 123,328 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 122,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 122,199 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,480 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 120,781 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 120,611 miles

Coolant leak rear inlet manifold coolant jacket ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

entire underneath of vehicle heavily undercoated difficult to accurately inspect. customer to be made aware

Fail 17 Aug 2018 120,585 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam will not select main without being held on (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch closure panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak rear inlet manifold coolant jacket ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

entire underneath of vehicle heavily undercoated difficult to accurately inspect. customer to be made aware

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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F299 TAD is a 1989 Rover Vitesse in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Rover Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 123,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F299 TAD, 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 37 years old, this Rover Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F299 TAD registered?

F299 TAD is a 1989 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is F299 TAD safe to buy?

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