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G27 HJW

1990 Rover Vitesse

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,161 mi
Last recorded176,161 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Vitesse124,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 HJW
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 176,161 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 175,602 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 174,304 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 174,299 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 173,531 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 172,484 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 172,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 171,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 170,569 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 170,569 miles

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

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

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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G27 HJW is a 1990 Rover Vitesse in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Rover Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 124,289 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G27 HJW, 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 36 years old, this Rover Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G27 HJW registered?

G27 HJW is a 1990 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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