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M949 UAR

1994 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,238 mi
Last recorded72,238 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Sterling106,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 UAR
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,238 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,259 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 70,110 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 69,649 miles

O/S/R shock absorber damp

both outer C.V.J. boots cracking

both rear tyres starting to crack

brake discs corroded

damage to screen

exhaust system corroded

sideways movement in N/S/F top suspension arm

slight play in steering rack

wipers poor

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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M949 UAR is a 1994 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M949 UAR, 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 M949 UAR registered?

M949 UAR is a 1994 Rover Sterling, first registered on 7 November 1994.

Is M949 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M949 UAR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M949 UAR have outstanding finance?

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