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M422 MOP

1994 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2674cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

127,802 mi
Last recorded127,802 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM422 MOP
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,674cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 127,802 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower are bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear bumper slightly loose

nsf arch corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 127,105 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and fuel tank ()

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

front screen cracked at bottom nearside to offside not in drivers view

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 23 Nov 2017 126,913 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 125,690 miles

Oil leak everywhere ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

beam images are slightly blurred

n/s/r tyre is perished

rear brake discs are corroded

screen damage not affecting the view of the road

Fail 10 Dec 2016 125,686 miles

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)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak everywhere ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

beam images are slightly blurred

n/s/r tyre is perished

rear brake discs are corroded

screen damage not affecting the view of the road

Pass 10 Dec 2015 124,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and slight damage n/s lower of screen (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre is perished

oil leak

rear brake discs are scored and slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 124,646 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and slight damage n/s lower of screen (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre is perished

oil leak

rear brake discs are scored and slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 122,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no airbag light

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

Fail 3 Dec 2014 122,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no airbag light

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

Pass 22 Nov 2013 120,841 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has cracks in caseing

Fail 21 Nov 2013 120,841 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has cracks in caseing

Pass 16 Nov 2012 119,639 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre rubber cracking but not to chords

Fail 15 Nov 2012 119,639 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre rubber cracking but not to chords

Pass 13 Oct 2011 117,873 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre on the legal limit

slight play in inner rack joints

slight play in nearside lower swivel

slight play in offside front top suspension arm bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2011 117,873 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre on the legal limit

slight play in inner rack joints

slight play in nearside lower swivel

slight play in offside front top suspension arm bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2010 113,336 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 113,336 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 110,718 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 110,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 107,804 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 103,948 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 103,948 miles

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

front no plate has minor damage

Pass 13 Jan 2006 98,402 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 98,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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M422 MOP is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,674cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 M422 MOP, 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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M422 MOP is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 4 November 1994.

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