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H481 WDM

1990 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover Sterling101,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH481 WDM
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2006 79,999 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 79,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

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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H481 WDM is a 1990 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H481 WDM, 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 H481 WDM registered?

H481 WDM is a 1990 Rover Sterling, first registered on 18 October 1990.

Is H481 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H481 WDM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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