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L970 OHK

1994 Rover Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,005 mi
Last recorded138,005 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Vitesse99,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL970 OHK
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 138,005 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 137,771 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 125,440 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 125,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 120,510 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 118,399 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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L970 OHK is a 1994 Rover Vitesse in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L970 OHK, 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 L970 OHK registered?

L970 OHK is a 1994 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is L970 OHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L970 OHK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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