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L338 VCE

1994 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,872 mi
Last recorded119,872 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL338 VCE
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 119,872 miles

unable to open nearside rear door

SRS warning lamp illuminated

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner & outer edges

Fail 7 Dec 2010 119,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

SRS warning lamp illuminated

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner & outer edges

unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 27 Nov 2009 116,684 miles

nosiy belts

oil leak from engine vwrob10

srs light on dashboard

Fail 26 Nov 2009 116,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nosiy belts

oil leak from engine vwrob10

srs light on dashboard

Pass 17 Dec 2008 114,600 miles

fan belt noisy vwrob10

Pass 20 Dec 2007 111,990 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 109,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 104,393 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 104,393 miles

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

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

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

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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L338 VCE is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L338 VCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L338 VCE registered?

L338 VCE is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 23 July 1994.

Is L338 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L338 VCE shows 9 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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