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A12 HPH

1994 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,555 mi
Last recorded124,555 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HPH
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 124,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 119,251 miles

offside steering rack gaitor requires a new clip soon

Pass 30 Nov 2006 113,634 miles

hand brake travel on limit

Pass 7 Feb 2006 109,002 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 109,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

battery insecure

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

How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?

Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
4,109
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
constant velocity joint gaiter split 546
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
parking brake recording little or no effort 248
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A12 HPH is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Sterling fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 HPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Sterling typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 HPH registered?

A12 HPH is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is A12 HPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 HPH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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