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TMW 311Y

1983 Rover Vitesse

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,391 mi
Last recorded88,391 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMW 311Y
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,391 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 88,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 88,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 88,096 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 87,670 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,509 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 87,421 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,804 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 86,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 83,716 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 81,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2005 81,394 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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TMW 311Y is a 1983 Rover Vitesse in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TMW 311Y, 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 43 years old, this Rover Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TMW 311Y registered?

TMW 311Y is a 1983 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 19 May 1983.

Is TMW 311Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMW 311Y shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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