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P276 MJW

1997 Rover Vitesse

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,866 mi
Last recorded126,866 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Vitesse96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 MJW
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 126,866 miles

Idle speed on upper limit, border line pass

Parking brake reserve travel and efficiency on limit, border line pass

Rear tyres worn to legal limit.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 119,629 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 119,572 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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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P276 MJW is a 1997 Rover Vitesse in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P276 MJW, 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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How do I check the history of P276 MJW?

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What year was P276 MJW registered?

P276 MJW is a 1997 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P276 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P276 MJW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P276 MJW have outstanding finance?

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