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L424 ORE

1994 Rover Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,275 mi
Last recorded90,275 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Vitesse99,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 ORE
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 90,275 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 90,275 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 87,096 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 87,096 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 85,073 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 85,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2008 836,122 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 836,121 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 81,423 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 81,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 May 2006 765,326 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2006 765,326 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bad engine oil leak

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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L424 ORE is a 1994 Rover Vitesse in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Rover Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 99,144 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 L424 ORE, 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 32 years old, this Rover Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L424 ORE registered?

L424 ORE is a 1994 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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