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J80 VAN

1996 Rover Sterling

Multi-colour Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,435 mi
Last recorded78,435 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 VAN
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,435 miles

O/S/R bumper slightly loose.

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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J80 VAN is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Multi-colour with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 94,355 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 J80 VAN, 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 30 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J80 VAN registered?

J80 VAN is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is J80 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 VAN shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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