MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r wheel arch corroded
o/s headlamp hold/misted
o/s mirror loose
slight play o/s rack arm
surface rust rear brake disc faces
underside surface rust
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear brake pipes corroded
brake fluid level low
free play at steering wheel
fuel lines corroded
major oil leaks
play in o/s track rod end
play in steering rack
rear discs worn
rear inner sills corroded
slight vertical movement to o/s bottom ball joint
spare wheel missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leaks
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
DIPSTICK TUBE BROKEN--HAVE TO PUT 2 BITS TOGETHER TO GET DIPSTICK BACK IN
NUT/STUD BROKEN ON ONE OF THE 3 EXHAUST CAT CONVERTER FLANGE FITTING STUDS-SLIGHTLY BLOWING
OIL LEAKS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Rover Vitesse?
Based on 2,151 MOT tests across 517 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P989 RUR is a 1997 Rover Vitesse in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P989 RUR, 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 P989 RUR registered?
P989 RUR is a 1997 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 7 February 1997.
Is P989 RUR safe to buy?
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