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P250 YTY

1997 Rover Vitesse

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,325 mi
Last recorded98,325 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Vitesse96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 YTY
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 98,325 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 98,313 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion to front suspension components

front number plate slightly discoulored

general corrosion to underneath of vehicle and chassis

petrol tank corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2006 88,503 miles

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2005 82,067 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 81,963 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P250 YTY is a 1997 Rover Vitesse in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P250 YTY, 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 P250 YTY registered?

P250 YTY is a 1997 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P250 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P250 YTY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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