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M576 FFP

1994 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,858 mi
Last recorded40,858 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM576 FFP
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 40,858 miles

Flexi exhaust deteriated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 40,178 miles

Flexi exhaust deteriated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,168 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 39,168 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 38,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall to tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall to tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 38,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at spring support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at spring support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 37,823 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,576 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 36,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,990 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,301 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corrosion around coil spring seating cups (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 34,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 34,167 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,805 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,500 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 31,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,192 miles

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

air bag light on

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,010 miles

offside brake disc pitted

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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M576 FFP is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 M576 FFP, 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 M576 FFP registered?

M576 FFP is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 25 October 1994.

Is M576 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M576 FFP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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