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H292 XMY

1990 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,128 mi
Last recorded39,128 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Rover Sterling101,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH292 XMY
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,128 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 38,874 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight leak from exhaust, just behind front flexible section.

Fail 17 Nov 2020 38,874 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Slight leak from exhaust, just behind front flexible section.

Pass 28 May 2019 34,551 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,266 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,632 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,414 miles

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)

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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H292 XMY is a 1990 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 H292 XMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H292 XMY registered?

H292 XMY is a 1990 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H292 XMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H292 XMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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