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L545 TAP

1993 Rover Vitesse

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,110 mi
Last recorded69,110 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Vitesse118,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL545 TAP
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,429 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 63,740 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 63,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,170 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2006 59,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 55,580 miles

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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L545 TAP is a 1993 Rover Vitesse in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L545 TAP, 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 L545 TAP registered?

L545 TAP is a 1993 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 13 October 1993.

Is L545 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L545 TAP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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