MOT reliability
Rover Vitess
13 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Rover Vitess vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Rover Vitess has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 105,703 miles.
13
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
4,914
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover Vitess problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover Vitess MOT tests:
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Other117%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Brakes2%
Rover Vitess pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 57% |
| 10 | 12 | 58% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 9 | 56% |
| 13 | 8 | 75% |
| 14 | 6 | 50% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Rover Vitess MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Vitess MOT tests:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (9 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) (2 times)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a) (2 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
Rover Vitess pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 | 15 | 73% | 84,459 |
| 1996 | 4 | 21 | 62% | 95,883 |
| 1994 | 2 | 9 | 44% | 133,705 |
| 1993 | 3 | 10 | 70% | 128,454 |
Rover Vitess reliability FAQ
Across 13 Rover Vitess vehicles in our MOT data,
64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover Vitess MOT issues are:
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Oil leak; Nail in nearside rear tyre.
The typical Rover Vitess in our data has covered around
105,703 miles.
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