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F933 VGL

1989 Rover Vitesse

Green Petrol 2576cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

58,009 mi
Last recorded58,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover Vitesse123,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF933 VGL
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,576cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2006 58,009 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pad warning light on.

front brake pads getting low.

front number plate damaged.

front subframe rusty.

front tyres close to legal limit.

knock and play in steering rack.

rear silencer rusty.

rust on and around rear suspension.

sills not checked,covers fitted.

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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F933 VGL is a 1989 Rover Vitesse in Green with a 2,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F933 VGL, 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 F933 VGL registered?

F933 VGL is a 1989 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F933 VGL safe to buy?

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