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DPR 797

1995 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,271 mi
Last recorded74,271 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPR 797
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2007 74,271 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 74,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 68,880 miles

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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DPR 797 is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 106,834 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 DPR 797, 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 31 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPR 797 registered?

DPR 797 is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is DPR 797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPR 797 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DPR 797 have outstanding finance?

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