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K728 LRW

1993 Rover Vitesse

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

150,682 mi
Last recorded150,682 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover Vitesse118,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK728 LRW
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 150,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 150,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 149,842 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 149,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 148,003 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 146,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 145,518 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 144,392 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 142,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 141,550 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside seat belt mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately

Fail 20 May 2015 141,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 139,361 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 137,764 miles

corrosion repair , coated with sealant sills and underside

Pass 21 May 2012 136,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside and sills have weather proofed repairs and corrosion

Pass 25 May 2011 134,576 miles

offside sill weakend by corrosion marginal

underside corroded and heavy underseal on and near prescribed areas

Pass 6 May 2010 132,625 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 130,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 129,034 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 126,490 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 124,320 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 124,316 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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K728 LRW is a 1993 Rover Vitesse in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1993 Rover Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 118,419 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 K728 LRW, 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 33 years old, this Rover Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K728 LRW registered?

K728 LRW is a 1993 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 21 June 1993.

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