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K357 KMY

1993 Rover Vitesse

Red Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

136,234 mi
Last recorded136,234 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover Vitesse118,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK357 KMY
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2006 136,234 miles

c/l 451318

Fail 12 Jul 2006 136,234 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 132,121 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 132,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jun 2005 132,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K357 KMY is a 1993 Rover Vitesse in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Rover Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 118,419 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 K357 KMY, 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 33 years old, this Rover Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K357 KMY registered?

K357 KMY is a 1993 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 3 March 1993.

Is K357 KMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K357 KMY shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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