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N809 XBU

1995 Rover Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,380 mi
Last recorded78,380 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover Vitesse109,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 XBU
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 78,380 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 78,380 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 74,434 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 74,431 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N809 XBU is a 1995 Rover Vitesse in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N809 XBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N809 XBU registered?

N809 XBU is a 1995 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N809 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N809 XBU shows 4 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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