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J921 OGV

1991 Rover Vitesse

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,815 mi
Last recorded164,815 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover Vitesse153,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ921 OGV
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 164,815 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 164,815 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2009 160,568 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 160,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 157,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 157,648 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 153,989 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r brake backplates corroded/missing

possible fluid leak power steering

Fail 26 Feb 2007 153,975 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f & o/s/r brake backplates deteriated/missing

possible leak power steering fluid.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 148,430 miles

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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J921 OGV is a 1991 Rover Vitesse in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J921 OGV, 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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What year was J921 OGV registered?

J921 OGV is a 1991 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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