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N209 BGM

1996 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,922 mi
Last recorded72,922 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 BGM
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,740 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,638 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,516 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,652 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,802 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 24,058 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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N209 BGM is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N209 BGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N209 BGM registered?

N209 BGM is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N209 BGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 BGM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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