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K101 LPX

1992 Rover Vitesse

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

16,156 mi
Last recorded16,156 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover Vitesse110,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 LPX
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2006 16,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

scratch in screen over 40mm but is not bad enough † to obscure vision †

Fail 12 Dec 2005 106,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

scratch in screen over 40MM but is not bad enough † †to obscure vision.

Fail 12 Nov 2005 105,876 miles

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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K101 LPX is a 1992 Rover Vitesse in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Rover Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 110,758 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 K101 LPX, 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 34 years old, this Rover Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K101 LPX registered?

K101 LPX is a 1992 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K101 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K101 LPX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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