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F702 OPP

1989 Rover Vitesse

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,507 mi
Last recorded129,507 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Rover Vitesse123,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF702 OPP
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 129,507 miles

outer sills corroding at rear

Pass 13 Apr 2022 128,411 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 128,051 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 128,050 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Rear fog lights remain on when head lights are on. (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 127,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ON LIMIT (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 127,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ON LIMIT (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 125,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all corroded all underneath

Pass 24 Jul 2013 125,208 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 125,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 123,440 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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F702 OPP is a 1989 Rover Vitesse in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F702 OPP, 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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F702 OPP is a 1989 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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