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N815 JMJ

1996 Rover Vitesse

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,999 mi
Last recorded95,999 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2005
Typical for 1996 Rover Vitesse98,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 JMJ
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2005 95,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N815 JMJ is a 1996 Rover Vitesse in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N815 JMJ, 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 N815 JMJ registered?

N815 JMJ is a 1996 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N815 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N815 JMJ shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N815 JMJ have outstanding finance?

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