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M87 PGM

1994 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,373 mi
Last recorded115,373 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM87 PGM
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 115,373 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 115,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 105,621 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 90,371 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 90,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M87 PGM is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,436 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 M87 PGM, 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 32 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M87 PGM registered?

M87 PGM is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 2 December 1994.

Is M87 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M87 PGM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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