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L388 VCE

1994 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,106 mi
Last recorded43,106 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 VCE
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L388 VCE is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L388 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 L388 VCE registered?

L388 VCE is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 26 July 1994.

Is L388 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L388 VCE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L388 VCE have outstanding finance?

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