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M266 UMH

1994 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,844 mi
Last recorded102,844 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 UMH
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 102,844 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 102,843 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 99,519 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 99,519 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 94,860 miles

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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M266 UMH is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M266 UMH, 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 M266 UMH registered?

M266 UMH is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M266 UMH safe to buy?

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