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L800 ROV

1995 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,321 mi
Last recorded149,321 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 ROV
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 149,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak

anti-slip service brake pedal rubber worn through in an area,though over 80% still serviceable,and securely attatched

both front tyres have shoulder wear

dampness at pinion area plate of steering rack,but not any leaks on test

fuel pipe beside fuel tank and filler neck and neck breather pipes corroded

metal fluid pipes at the bottom of coolant radiator heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder,and has a small cut in inner shoulder tread area

offside rear shock absorber damp,though not a serious fluid leak

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 25 Nov 2011 149,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

anti-slip service brake pedal rubber worn through in an area,though over 80% still serviceable,and securely attatched

both front tyres have shoulder wear

dampness at pinion area plate of steering rack,but not any leaks on test

fuel pipe beside fuel tank and filler neck and neck breather pipes corroded

metal fluid pipes at the bottom of coolant radiator heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder,and has a small cut in inner shoulder tread area

offside rear shock absorber damp,though not a serious fluid leak

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 26 Nov 2010 148,287 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 148,287 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 147,005 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

dampness around steering rack pinion area,also nearside rack gaiter,though not leaking at time of test

fuel pipe at nearside of fuel tank corroded, but not leaking on test

power steering pump drive belt signs of cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2008 146,237 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal fuel line beside tank heavily corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2008 146,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipe at nearside of fuel tank heavily corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2007 142,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 137,763 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 137,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L800 ROV is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 106,834 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 L800 ROV, 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 31 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L800 ROV registered?

L800 ROV is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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