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L774 XLN

1993 Rover Sterling

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

138,802 mi
Last recorded138,802 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover Sterling102,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL774 XLN
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 138,802 miles

slight play in steering,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroded,brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2009 138,795 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroded,brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2008 138,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks in windsreen,oil leaks,brake discs wearing,suspension components corroded,+floor+outersills+bodywork,engin getting smokey at time of test+running slightly rough

Fail 6 Mar 2008 138,669 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks in windsreen,oil leaks,brake discs wearing,suspension components corroded+floor+nearside outersill

Fail 7 Jun 2007 137,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Beam image weak o/s/f headlamp

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

front number plate poor condition

long handbrake lever travel

o/s/f seat belt stiff release from buckle

undercarriage corrosion

Rear floor pans badly corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 135,102 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 135,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L774 XLN is a 1993 Rover Sterling in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L774 XLN, 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 L774 XLN registered?

L774 XLN is a 1993 Rover Sterling, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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