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P820 TKH

1997 Rover Vitesse

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,060 mi
Last recorded101,060 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Vitesse96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 TKH
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2008 101,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight/damage/to/o/s/mirror

Pass 26 Sep 2007 98,520 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 96,740 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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P820 TKH is a 1997 Rover Vitesse in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P820 TKH, 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 P820 TKH?

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What year was P820 TKH registered?

P820 TKH is a 1997 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P820 TKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 TKH shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P820 TKH have outstanding finance?

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