MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,592 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Rover Vitesse?
Based on 2,151 MOT tests across 517 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L229 HBH is a 1993 Rover Vitesse in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 L229 HBH, 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 L229 HBH registered?
L229 HBH is a 1993 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 29 September 1993.
Is L229 HBH safe to buy?
The MOT history for L229 HBH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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