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N149 DSX

1996 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,723 mi
Last recorded89,723 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 DSX
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 89,723 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 89,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,986 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 88,974 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 85,257 miles

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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N149 DSX is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N149 DSX, 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 N149 DSX registered?

N149 DSX is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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