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P173 KUK

1997 Rover Vitesse

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,432 mi
Last recorded73,432 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Vitesse96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 KUK
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 73,432 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 73,107 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,971 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 68,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2007 68,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 63,143 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 63,143 miles

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

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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P173 KUK is a 1997 Rover Vitesse in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Rover Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 96,362 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 P173 KUK, 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 29 years old, this Rover Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P173 KUK registered?

P173 KUK is a 1997 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P173 KUK safe to buy?

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