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M827 CLW

1995 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,479 mi
Last recorded153,479 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM827 CLW
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2012 153,479 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 153,479 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 151,243 miles

Battery insecure

slight play n/s lower ball joint

Pass 5 Nov 2010 148,936 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 146,602 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 146,592 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 142,949 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 142,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 135,928 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 135,781 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 131,154 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M827 CLW is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M827 CLW, 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 M827 CLW registered?

M827 CLW is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M827 CLW safe to buy?

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