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P511 UPN

1996 Rover Vitesse

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,268 mi
Last recorded95,268 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Vitesse98,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 UPN
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 95,268 miles

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

front brake pads worn very low and on limits

front cv boots are perrished

Fail 9 Dec 2008 95,268 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn very low and on limits

front cv boots are perrished

rear discs are slightly scored

Pass 22 Oct 2007 84,300 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,083 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

exhaust down pipe rubbing on gearbox stabaliser bar

front brake imbalance

front numberplate cracked

handbrake cable clevis pins siezed at rear calipers

metal fuel pipe unions corroded at nearside rear

nearside wiperblade starting to split

offside and nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters perished

oil leaks from engine

rear brake pads worn low

rear numberplate deteriorating

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

slight play in steering rack at offside

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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P511 UPN is a 1996 Rover Vitesse in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P511 UPN, 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 P511 UPN registered?

P511 UPN is a 1996 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P511 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 UPN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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