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K493 MMK

1993 Rover Vitesse

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,074 mi
Last recorded135,074 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Vitesse118,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK493 MMK
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 135,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 135,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2021 132,853 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 132,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 131,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 131,936 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 131,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 131,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 130,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 129,553 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 129,552 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 127,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 123,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 120,059 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 115,675 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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K493 MMK is a 1993 Rover Vitesse in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 K493 MMK, 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 K493 MMK registered?

K493 MMK is a 1993 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 8 January 1993.

Is K493 MMK safe to buy?

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