CarVerify

Free Car Check

K146 GRR

1993 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2675cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,332 mi
Last recorded103,332 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Sterling102,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK146 GRR
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 106,068 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,689 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 101,221 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Under side corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 96,898 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 96,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 91,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 87,483 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,102 miles

Steering Knock.U.J Covered.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 84,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,831 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 10 years old

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,618 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 77,618 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,724 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 73,148 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,148 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,780 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 68,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel filler neck breather pipe corroded.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 66,099 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,637 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 63,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,167 miles

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
Full Rover Sterling reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K146 GRR is a 1993 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1993 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 102,770 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 K146 GRR, 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 33 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K146 GRR?

You can check the full history of K146 GRR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K146 GRR registered?

K146 GRR is a 1993 Rover Sterling, first registered on 11 January 1993.

Is K146 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K146 GRR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K146 GRR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K146 GRR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.