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K233 TRU

1992 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

117,059 mi
Last recorded117,059 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Sterling111,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK233 TRU
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2007 117,059 miles

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake pads friction material low

Rear bumper insecure

Slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 10 Jul 2006 109,945 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 109,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K233 TRU is a 1992 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 111,035 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 K233 TRU, 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 34 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 K233 TRU?

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What year was K233 TRU registered?

K233 TRU is a 1992 Rover Sterling, first registered on 4 August 1992.

Is K233 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K233 TRU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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