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P176 MRW

1996 Rover Vitesse

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

133,960 mi
Last recorded133,960 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover Vitesse98,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 MRW
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2006 133,960 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 133,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 133,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P176 MRW is a 1996 Rover Vitesse in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P176 MRW, 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 P176 MRW registered?

P176 MRW is a 1996 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P176 MRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P176 MRW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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