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M161 WJE

1995 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,818 mi
Last recorded112,818 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 WJE
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 112,818 miles

Oil leak

offside rear door cannot be opened from the outside

Fail 16 Apr 2008 112,816 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside rear door cannot be opened from the outside

Pass 11 Dec 2006 106,814 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 97,835 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 97,835 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

2 front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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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M161 WJE is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M161 WJE, 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 M161 WJE registered?

M161 WJE is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M161 WJE safe to buy?

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