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A20 TSJ

1992 Rover Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

137,390 mi
Last recorded137,390 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover Vitesse110,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TSJ
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2006 137,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 178,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 178,707 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Sep 2005 178,693 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A20 TSJ is a 1992 Rover Vitesse in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1992 Rover Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 110,758 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 A20 TSJ, 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 34 years old, this Rover Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 TSJ registered?

A20 TSJ is a 1992 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 25 September 1992.

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