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K540 MGN

1993 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,168 mi
Last recorded95,168 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover Sterling102,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 MGN
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 95,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 93,055 miles

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

corrosion repairs to both rear sills

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside door mirror tapped up

Fail 10 Jan 2012 91,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside door mirror tapped up

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 89,704 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 89,704 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,193 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 88,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 85,676 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 76,090 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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K540 MGN is a 1993 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K540 MGN, 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 K540 MGN registered?

K540 MGN is a 1993 Rover Sterling, first registered on 22 January 1993.

Is K540 MGN safe to buy?

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