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M659 JRW

1995 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,930 mi
Last recorded74,930 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 JRW
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,180 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,779 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,503 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,989 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 58,989 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,321 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 55,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 52,307 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 52,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside cv boot perished

offside front brake slight bind

rear silencer pipe corroded

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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M659 JRW is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 M659 JRW, 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 M659 JRW registered?

M659 JRW is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 20 June 1995.

Is M659 JRW safe to buy?

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