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M419 SGU

1995 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,266 mi
Last recorded94,266 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM419 SGU
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,266 miles

n/s/f light lense cracked

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perished

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Fail 11 Mar 2013 94,205 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

n/s/f light lense cracked

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perished

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,017 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust centre and rear corroded

n/s/f lamp cracked

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perished

o/s/f tyre scrubbed

Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,790 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 88,790 miles

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT JOINT TO MANIFOLD FRONT REAR BANK

Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,341 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 86,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 79,236 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 79,229 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 68,017 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 67,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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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M419 SGU is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M419 SGU, 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 M419 SGU registered?

M419 SGU is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M419 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M419 SGU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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