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L703 HUW

1994 Rover Vitesse

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

143,195 mi
Last recorded143,195 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Vitesse99,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL703 HUW
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2008 143,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

miss fire major, osr disc warped, osr door handle defective, f arches taped, oil leak, os cv boot det`, front metal brake pipes and flexi ferrules det` at limit, f arb bushes, corrosion to rear suspension.

osf disc det`, os steering play at limit, os dip image poor.

surface to underside multi, fuel pipes major cracking and corrosion, osr and nsr inner arches corroded, fuel filler ex det`, nsf top arm bushes, play multi at nsf wheel,

Pass 27 Nov 2006 141,005 miles

dip image poor,sharp edges taped,h/brake lever,child seat nsr,osr disc pitted,rear pads low,play at steering,iol leaks,front pads low, rear metal b/pipes corroded.

ns ball joint worn, wheels buckled, roughness at front wheels,fuel filler corroded,wetness at flexi nsr, minor exhaust blow

Fail 25 Nov 2006 140,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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Fail 21 Nov 2006 140,910 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

h/brake lever,child seat nsr,rear belt x2,osr disc pitted,fandr pads worn,play at steering,rear brake pipes corroded,ns bott ball joint worn.

wheels buckled, minor noise at front wheels,corrosion to fuel filler

Pass 10 Nov 2005 137,439 miles

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Fail 10 Nov 2005 137,438 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

heavy cracking and grease at n/s c.v.boot

oil leak

surface corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to front outer arches,rear suspension componants,rear chassis and under body

uneven wear to rear tyres

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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L703 HUW is a 1994 Rover Vitesse in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L703 HUW, 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 L703 HUW registered?

L703 HUW is a 1994 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 21 April 1994.

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