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P744 FJW

1996 Rover Vitesse

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,928 mi
Last recorded13,928 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Rover Vitesse98,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 FJW
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2005 13,928 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2005 138,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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P744 FJW is a 1996 Rover Vitesse in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P744 FJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P744 FJW registered?

P744 FJW is a 1996 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P744 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P744 FJW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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