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G746 CPA

1989 Rover Vitesse

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,985 mi
Last recorded140,985 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Vitesse123,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG746 CPA
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 140,985 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 135,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 135,575 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 131,671 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 127,013 miles

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

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

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2021 125,607 miles

heavy unerseal under car

Pass 4 Jun 2020 123,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has waxoyl under vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2020 123,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has waxoyl under vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear fuel tank straps corroded

waxoyl to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 May 2019 122,653 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

different speed ratings on rear tyres

fuel tank strap bolts corroded

waxoyl to underneath of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2018 121,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2016 121,523 miles

oil leak (poss rover cover)

Pass 19 May 2015 121,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2014 121,165 miles

fog lamp switch 'sticky' but does work. Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 119,842 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 119,584 miles

Fog lamp switch stiff to operate

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 115,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 114,006 miles

Engine leaking oil to excess coating underbody

Pass 13 Nov 2008 102,708 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 102,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s mirror slight damage

Pass 25 Oct 2007 101,405 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r/door not does not open from outside

Fail 25 Oct 2007 101,405 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r/door not does not open from outside

Pass 20 Oct 2006 99,846 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 99,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G746 CPA is a 1989 Rover Vitesse in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G746 CPA, 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 G746 CPA registered?

G746 CPA is a 1989 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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