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L935 SWK

1994 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,313 mi
Last recorded169,313 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL935 SWK
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2006 169,313 miles

Nail in offside front tyre.

Signs of corrosion of offside rear suspension arm.

Slight lift in lower steering joints.

Fail 9 Dec 2006 169,313 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre.

Signs of corrosion of offside rear suspension arm.

Slight lift in lower steering joints.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 163,977 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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L935 SWK is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Silver 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 L935 SWK, 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 L935 SWK registered?

L935 SWK is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 8 February 1994.

Is L935 SWK safe to buy?

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