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N177 BBL

1996 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,678 mi
Last recorded102,678 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 BBL
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 102,678 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2012 102,678 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,082 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2011 99,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,101 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 95,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 88,456 miles

Body and chassis surface corrosion in places

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 88,456 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body and chassis surface corrosion in places

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 80,940 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 80,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 76,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brake disc,s corroded on inside face

Fail 19 Jan 2007 76,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r inner faces of brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 71,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N177 BBL is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N177 BBL, 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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N177 BBL is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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