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L407 OWJ

1994 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

132,268 mi
Last recorded132,268 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL407 OWJ
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 132,268 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 132,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 130,833 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front sidelight dim

Play in steering track rod inner joints (especially bad on lock)

Rear service brakes weak

Pass 17 Feb 2006 110,578 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 110,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs pitted †n/s/f tyre pressure low †both rear shocks weak

Fail 13 Jan 2006 110,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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L407 OWJ is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L407 OWJ, 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 L407 OWJ registered?

L407 OWJ is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 10 March 1994.

Is L407 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L407 OWJ shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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