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P753 HWF

1997 Rover Vitesse

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,032 mi
Last recorded131,032 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Vitesse96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 HWF
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 131,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 125,833 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 125,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 116,558 miles

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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P753 HWF is a 1997 Rover Vitesse in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P753 HWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P753 HWF?

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What year was P753 HWF registered?

P753 HWF is a 1997 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P753 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P753 HWF 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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