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G445 VPJ

1990 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,355 mi
Last recorded131,355 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Sterling101,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG445 VPJ
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2009 131,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 131,355 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 119,769 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 119,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 116,816 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2007 116,816 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 113,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 107,828 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 107,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

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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G445 VPJ is a 1990 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,992 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G445 VPJ, 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 36 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G445 VPJ registered?

G445 VPJ is a 1990 Rover Sterling, first registered on 4 July 1990.

Is G445 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G445 VPJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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