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L177 JBV

1993 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,354 mi
Last recorded74,354 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover Sterling102,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL177 JBV
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,354 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 74,354 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,529 miles

both front seatbelt buckles have outer casings missing

o/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f top swivel

Fail 15 Nov 2007 69,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front seatbelt buckles have outer casings missing

o/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f top swivel

Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,129 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 61,850 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 57,113 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 57,112 miles

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

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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L177 JBV is a 1993 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L177 JBV, 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.

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What year was L177 JBV registered?

L177 JBV is a 1993 Rover Sterling, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L177 JBV safe to buy?

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