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N396 JRO

1996 Rover Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,759 mi
Last recorded100,759 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover Vitesse98,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 JRO
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2006 100,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 99,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front indicator unit damaged

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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N396 JRO is a 1996 Rover Vitesse in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 98,389 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 N396 JRO, 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 30 years old, this Rover Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N396 JRO registered?

N396 JRO is a 1996 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N396 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N396 JRO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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