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E825 DGM

1987 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,971 mi
Last recorded85,971 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE825 DGM
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2009 85,971 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 May 2009 85,971 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 May 2008 85,331 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 85,331 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 83,990 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 83,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2006 82,248 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 82,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E825 DGM is a 1987 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E825 DGM, 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 39 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E825 DGM registered?

E825 DGM is a 1987 Rover Sterling, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E825 DGM safe to buy?

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