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Rover Vitesse (1995)

539 real MOT outcomes analysed • 7.9% first-time pass rate

1995 Rover Vitesse

CarHunch analysed 539 real MOT records for the 1995 Rover Vitesse. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 72.1% below UK average
7.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
105,634
typical mileage
89,163–127,099 middle half
1.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.16
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Rover Vitesse

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 537 7.8% 0.16
Diesel (0%) 2 50% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Rover Vitesse vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

89,163
low mileage
105,634
typical
127,099
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Rover Vitesse vehicles fall between 89,163 and 127,099 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.16
Avg failures per vehicle
0.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Rover Vitesse

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 56.1%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 24.5%
    Oil leak
  • 23%
    Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
  • 17.3%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 17.3%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 15.8%
    Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
  • 15.1%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 14.4%
    Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.

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