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G601 HOX

1990 Rover Vitesse

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,028 mi
Last recorded156,028 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Vitesse124,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG601 HOX
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2007 156,028 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and rear number plates poor condition

brake fluid level low

brake warning lamp illuminates when brake are applied

corrosion to offside front sub-frame mount

engine oil leaks

radiator in poor condition

slight damage to offside headlamp

Pass 26 Jul 2006 151,539 miles

rust hole through oil filter. leaking. †wipers sluggish. †corrosion in front wings. †pitting on inner edges of front brake disc,s

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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G601 HOX is a 1990 Rover Vitesse in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G601 HOX, 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 G601 HOX registered?

G601 HOX is a 1990 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 18 April 1990.

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