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P8 JEK

1997 Rover Vitesse

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,922 mi
Last recorded136,922 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Vitesse96,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 JEK
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 136,922 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 136,888 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 131,627 miles

NOT ALL HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT BULBS WORKING. †RADIATOR POOR CONDITION.BOTH OUTER C/V BOOTS CRACKING.SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING RACK.N/SIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM.

Fail 9 Feb 2006 131,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT DOES NOT HAVE ALL ITS BULBS WORKING.RADIATOR POOR CONDITION.N/SIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM TREAD DEPTH.FRONT OUTER DRIVE SHAFT C/V BOOTS CRACKING.SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/SIDE.

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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P8 JEK is a 1997 Rover Vitesse in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P8 JEK, 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 P8 JEK registered?

P8 JEK is a 1997 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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