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K971 HEX

1992 Rover Vitesse

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

116,335 mi
Last recorded116,335 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover Vitesse110,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 HEX
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2006 116,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K971 HEX is a 1992 Rover Vitesse in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 K971 HEX, 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 K971 HEX registered?

K971 HEX is a 1992 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 4 November 1992.

Is K971 HEX safe to buy?

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