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L49 VLK

1993 Rover Sterling

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,040 mi
Last recorded118,040 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2005
Typical for 1993 Rover Sterling102,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 VLK
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2005 118,040 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 118,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L49 VLK is a 1993 Rover Sterling in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L49 VLK, 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 L49 VLK registered?

L49 VLK is a 1993 Rover Sterling, first registered on 8 November 1993.

Is L49 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L49 VLK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L49 VLK have outstanding finance?

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