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K43 WNX

1993 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,214 mi
Last recorded72,214 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Sterling102,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK43 WNX
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,214 miles

o/s/f cv boot has small split

Fail 1 Feb 2021 72,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

o/s/f cv boot has small split

Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2016 70,074 miles

towbar removed at time of retest

Fail 18 May 2016 70,064 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,134 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,137 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,367 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 60,947 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 52,349 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 40,162 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 34,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,326 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,091 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,491 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
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K43 WNX is a 1993 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K43 WNX, 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

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What year was K43 WNX registered?

K43 WNX is a 1993 Rover Sterling, first registered on 27 May 1993.

Is K43 WNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K43 WNX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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