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L842 PHL

1994 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,022 mi
Last recorded82,022 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL842 PHL
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 82,022 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 82,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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L842 PHL is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L842 PHL, 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.

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What year was L842 PHL registered?

L842 PHL is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L842 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L842 PHL 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.

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