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N121 YDA

1996 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

101,063 mi
Last recorded101,063 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 YDA
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2007 101,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 92,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2006 92,859 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N121 YDA is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N121 YDA, 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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How do I check the history of N121 YDA?

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What year was N121 YDA registered?

N121 YDA is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N121 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 YDA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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