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L277 OVV

1993 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,209 mi
Last recorded156,209 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover Sterling102,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL277 OVV
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 156,209 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 156,209 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 142,928 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 142,928 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 128,814 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 128,814 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 114,063 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 114,061 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

n/s headlamp has slight stone damage present not effecting beam pattern

rear number plate in poor condition

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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L277 OVV is a 1993 Rover Sterling in Green 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 L277 OVV, 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 L277 OVV registered?

L277 OVV is a 1993 Rover Sterling, first registered on 20 December 1993.

Is L277 OVV safe to buy?

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