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L864 VVC

1994 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,121 mi
Last recorded117,121 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL864 VVC
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 117,121 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 117,119 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 112,276 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 109,816 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 107,248 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 104,016 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 100,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 96,868 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 93,277 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs †Near side fron brake binding †Near side front tyre cracking in sidewall †Off side front tyre cracking on sidewall

Engine rattling †Various oil elaks †Windscreen stonechipped †Radiator showing signs of leak

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 93,277 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs †Near side fron brake binding †Near side front tyre cracking in sidewall †Off side front tyre cracking on sidewall

Engine rattling †Various oil elaks †Windscreen stonechipped †Radiator showing signs of leak

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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L864 VVC is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L864 VVC, 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 L864 VVC registered?

L864 VVC is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 22 February 1994.

Is L864 VVC safe to buy?

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