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M298 TMT

1994 Rover Vitesse

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,284 mi
Last recorded68,284 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover Vitesse99,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 TMT
MakeRover
ModelVitesse
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2007 68,284 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 68,284 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs getting thin

oil leak † oil level low

brake fluid low

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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M298 TMT is a 1994 Rover Vitesse in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 M298 TMT, 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 M298 TMT registered?

M298 TMT is a 1994 Rover Vitesse, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M298 TMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M298 TMT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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