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J381 SOB

1991 Rover Vitesse

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,973 mi
Last recorded174,973 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover Vitesse153,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ381 SOB
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2006 174,973 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 174,971 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 172,674 miles

N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS SURFACE RUST.

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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J381 SOB is a 1991 Rover Vitesse in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 153,975 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 J381 SOB, 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 35 years old, this Rover Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of J381 SOB?

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What year was J381 SOB registered?

J381 SOB is a 1991 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J381 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J381 SOB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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