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L820 SAV

1994 Rover Vitesse

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

100,892 mi
Last recorded100,892 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Vitesse99,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL820 SAV
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2008 100,892 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 98,193 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 98,189 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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L820 SAV is a 1994 Rover Vitesse in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L820 SAV, 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 L820 SAV registered?

L820 SAV is a 1994 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L820 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L820 SAV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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