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M773 ROC

1995 Rover Sterling

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,794 mi
Last recorded142,794 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM773 ROC
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 142,794 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 142,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 137,703 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 137,649 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 134,531 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 134,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 130,300 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 130,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 126,091 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 126,091 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 122,713 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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M773 ROC is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M773 ROC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M773 ROC registered?

M773 ROC is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M773 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M773 ROC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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