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G782 JBV

1989 Rover Vitesse

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,672 mi
Last recorded125,672 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover Vitesse123,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG782 JBV
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 125,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2007 125,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 114,045 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 114,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 103,337 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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G782 JBV is a 1989 Rover Vitesse in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G782 JBV, 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 G782 JBV registered?

G782 JBV is a 1989 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 16 October 1989.

Is G782 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G782 JBV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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