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G222 XFH

1989 Rover Vitesse

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,325 mi
Last recorded113,325 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover Vitesse123,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG222 XFH
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 113,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2008 113,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2006 105,627 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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G222 XFH is a 1989 Rover Vitesse in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G222 XFH, 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 G222 XFH registered?

G222 XFH is a 1989 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G222 XFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G222 XFH 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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