MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover Vitesse?
Based on 2,151 MOT tests across 517 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P975 TNW is a 1996 Rover Vitesse in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P975 TNW, 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.
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How do I check the history of P975 TNW?
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What year was P975 TNW registered?
P975 TNW is a 1996 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 25 November 1996.
Is P975 TNW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P975 TNW shows 4 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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