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M574 THE

1994 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,028 mi
Last recorded118,028 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM574 THE
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 118,028 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 118,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2007 116,786 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 113,890 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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M574 THE is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M574 THE, 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 M574 THE registered?

M574 THE is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M574 THE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M574 THE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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