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P392 MHP

1997 Rover Vitesse

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,673 mi
Last recorded95,673 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover Vitesse96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 MHP
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 95,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,668 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side skirts fitted not allowing inspection of sills

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,665 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 93,494 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,485 miles

All brakes rusty due to standing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 93,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 93,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 90,317 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 90,309 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under body has surface corrosion in all areas

Fail 18 Jul 2006 87,319 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F ABS RING WELDED.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

SMELL BURNING ELECTRICS O/S/F.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 87,319 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F ABS RING WELDED.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

SMELL BURNING ELECTRICS O/S/F.

Fail 19 Apr 2006 87,304 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P392 MHP is a 1997 Rover Vitesse in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P392 MHP, 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 P392 MHP registered?

P392 MHP is a 1997 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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