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L31 CKO

1993 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,266 mi
Last recorded112,266 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Sterling102,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 CKO
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2007 112,266 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 112,266 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 93,533 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 93,529 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L31 CKO is a 1993 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L31 CKO, 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 L31 CKO registered?

L31 CKO is a 1993 Rover Sterling, first registered on 18 October 1993.

Is L31 CKO safe to buy?

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