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N108 UEL

1996 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,657 mi
Last recorded10,657 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 UEL
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2006 10,657 miles

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

black tape on dashbourd in front of ABS light indicating possible intermitant fault ( ABS WORKING CORRECTLY AT TIME OF TEST FOLLOWING ROAD TEST )

brake pedal spongy

dampness around steering rack

slight play in rack off side

Fail 24 Nov 2006 101,655 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack. †brake pedal slightly spongey. †p/a/s rack damp. †

Pass 16 Nov 2005 97,332 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 97,332 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N108 UEL is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 94,355 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 N108 UEL, 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 30 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N108 UEL registered?

N108 UEL is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N108 UEL safe to buy?

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