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L585 MWT

1993 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,427 mi
Last recorded91,427 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover Sterling102,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 MWT
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2009 91,427 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 88,685 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 78,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L585 MWT is a 1993 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L585 MWT, 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 L585 MWT registered?

L585 MWT is a 1993 Rover Sterling, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L585 MWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L585 MWT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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