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J941 JNL

1991 Rover Vitesse

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,743 mi
Last recorded70,743 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Vitesse153,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ941 JNL
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 70,743 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 70,733 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight cracking to all tyres

underside of vehicle covered in grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 65,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in grease

Pass 17 May 2023 59,708 miles

Front plate loose

all suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,220 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,453 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,521 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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J941 JNL is a 1991 Rover Vitesse in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J941 JNL, 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 J941 JNL registered?

J941 JNL is a 1991 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 22 November 1991.

Is J941 JNL safe to buy?

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