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H636 BNX

1990 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

138,171 mi
Last recorded138,171 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Sterling101,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH636 BNX
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2009 138,171 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 130,847 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 130,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 123,132 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 123,131 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 122,938 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 122,938 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H636 BNX is a 1990 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H636 BNX, 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 H636 BNX registered?

H636 BNX is a 1990 Rover Sterling, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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