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N127 YDA

1996 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,663 mi
Last recorded84,663 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 YDA
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,663 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

damp around steering rack

front tyres wearing on outer edge + close to limit

play o/s/f bottom ball joint on limit

some play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,154 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

power steering fluid leak

small splits and cracks in o/s/r tyre tread and walls

Pass 30 May 2006 75,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 75,899 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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N127 YDA is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N127 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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What year was N127 YDA registered?

N127 YDA is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N127 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N127 YDA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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