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L154 RVV

1994 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

125,455 mi
Last recorded125,455 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL154 RVV
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 125,455 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 125,492 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 125,486 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 125,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre outer edge unevenly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2006 124,567 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 124,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filler neck pipe corroded.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

oil leak

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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L154 RVV is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,436 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 L154 RVV, 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 32 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L154 RVV registered?

L154 RVV is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L154 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L154 RVV shows 6 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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