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P146 HOC

1996 Rover Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,155 mi
Last recorded88,155 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover Vitesse98,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 HOC
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,155 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake imbalance only just acceptible

front brake pads low

Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,019 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake imbalance only just acceptible

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,553 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 82,552 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2009 77,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,855 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 71,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,574 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 67,574 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,125 miles

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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P146 HOC is a 1996 Rover Vitesse in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P146 HOC, 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 P146 HOC registered?

P146 HOC is a 1996 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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