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M635 UMJ

1995 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,437 mi
Last recorded125,437 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM635 UMJ
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2008 125,437 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on both front wheel arches

corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipes

exhaust very thin + corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front side lamp dim

nearside headlamp brackets super glued

offside front back plate corroded

rear shock absorber slightly leaking

slight fluid leakage on master cylinder reseroir

travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Jun 2007 121,244 miles

corrosion on front wheel arches

exhaust very thin + corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre perrished on side walls

rust on brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2005 116,440 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 116,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

some wear in rear brake discs

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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M635 UMJ is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M635 UMJ, 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 M635 UMJ registered?

M635 UMJ is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 13 February 1995.

Is M635 UMJ safe to buy?

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