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P572 DUX

1997 Rover Vitesse

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,756 mi
Last recorded112,756 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Vitesse96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP572 DUX
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 112,756 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 109,016 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 109,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2006 103,882 miles

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

both nearside tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2006 103,818 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both nearside tyres wearing on outer edge

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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P572 DUX is a 1997 Rover Vitesse in Grey 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 P572 DUX, 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 P572 DUX registered?

P572 DUX is a 1997 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is P572 DUX safe to buy?

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