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L169 RVV

1994 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,303 mi
Last recorded51,303 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 RVV
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,303 miles

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

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

lambda reading at max.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

lambda reading at max.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,106 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,313 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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L169 RVV is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L169 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 L169 RVV registered?

L169 RVV is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L169 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L169 RVV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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