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M884 POA

1995 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,477 mi
Last recorded157,477 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM884 POA
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 157,477 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front & rear subframe/suspension components corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside & offside outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 157,477 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front & rear subframe/suspension components corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 146,942 miles

rear exhaust section corroded/deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2013 146,942 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust section corroded/deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 153,950 miles

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

oil leak

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2012 153,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

oil leak

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2011 125,429 miles

front bumper reinforcement bar corroded

oil leak engine area

Fail 16 Apr 2011 125,429 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper reinforcement bar corroded

oil leak engine area

rear brakes corroded & worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 114,898 miles

brake pipes to nearside & offside rear flexie hose getting corroded

front bumper reinforcement bar corroded

offside front antiroll bar link rubber worn slight play

offside front top wishbone rear bush getting worn

oil leak engine area

Pass 25 Apr 2009 108,855 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 108,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 99,296 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 99,296 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 91,747 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 91,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r door will not open from outside

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 5 Apr 2006 80,181 miles

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)

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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M884 POA is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M884 POA, 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 M884 POA registered?

M884 POA is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 13 March 1995.

Is M884 POA safe to buy?

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