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M277 RVM

1995 Rover Vitesse

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

148,548 mi
Last recorded148,548 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover Vitesse109,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM277 RVM
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2007 148,548 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 143,126 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 143,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Apr 2006 143,112 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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M277 RVM is a 1995 Rover Vitesse in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1995 Rover Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 109,494 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 M277 RVM, 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 31 years old, this Rover Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M277 RVM registered?

M277 RVM is a 1995 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 12 July 1995.

Is M277 RVM safe to buy?

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