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M781 EGN

1995 Rover Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

109,909 mi
Last recorded109,909 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover Vitesse109,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM781 EGN
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 109,909 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 109,908 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

O/S/R Caliper Slight Sticking - Poss from Lack Of Use.

O/S/R Disc Reduced Pad Contact, Possibly Because of Lack of Use

Possible Play In O/S Rack But T/RoD end LocK Nut Loose Which May iliminate/ reduce play.

Power Steering Pipes Not Secure in Brackets

Slight Oil Contamination on Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers

Washer Jets need Adjustment

Fail 10 Oct 2006 109,903 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M781 EGN is a 1995 Rover Vitesse in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M781 EGN, 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 M781 EGN registered?

M781 EGN is a 1995 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M781 EGN safe to buy?

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