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K509 XEG

1992 Rover Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,136 mi
Last recorded106,136 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Vitesse110,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK509 XEG
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 106,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 104,325 miles

Oil leak

all four wheel arches corroded slightly

nearside outer sill corroded slightly

Fail 22 May 2012 104,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

all four wheel arches corroded slightly

nearside outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 4 May 2011 102,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Pass 18 May 2010 100,586 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 100,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 20 May 2009 98,354 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 98,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 7 May 2008 95,671 miles

cam belt overdue.

o/s/f top susp. arm bushes worn.

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 21 May 2007 92,277 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 92,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 88,073 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 88,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer drive shaft gators splitting.

front pads look low.

play in p.a.s.rack internals.

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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K509 XEG is a 1992 Rover Vitesse in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K509 XEG, 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 K509 XEG registered?

K509 XEG is a 1992 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 4 August 1992.

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