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L836 OWJ

1994 Rover Sterling

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,835 mi
Last recorded110,835 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL836 OWJ
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 110,835 miles

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

power streeing rack wet with fluid (fluid not dripping)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 110,476 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 104,481 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 104,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L836 OWJ is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L836 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 L836 OWJ registered?

L836 OWJ is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 10 March 1994.

Is L836 OWJ safe to buy?

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