MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all hydraulic brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear brake discs slightly corroded
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all hydraulic brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear brake discs slightly corroded
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?
Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L172 RVV is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L172 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 L172 RVV registered?
L172 RVV is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 20 January 1994.
Is L172 RVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L172 RVV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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