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M635 WES

1995 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,689 mi
Last recorded95,689 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM635 WES
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2009 95,689 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 93,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake has long travel

wipers smeary

Fail 30 Aug 2007 84,004 miles

Handbrake near end of reserve travel. †Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,004 miles

Handbrake near end of reserve travel. †Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 73,157 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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M635 WES is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WES, 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 WES registered?

M635 WES is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 17 July 1995.

Is M635 WES safe to buy?

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