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L227 RMT

1994 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,635 mi
Last recorded172,635 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 RMT
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2007 172,635 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 172,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced wear on rear brake pads.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 158,905 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip pad.

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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L227 RMT is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Red 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 L227 RMT, 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 L227 RMT registered?

L227 RMT is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L227 RMT safe to buy?

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