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N216 UVC

1996 Rover Sterling

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,364 mi
Last recorded135,364 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 UVC
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 135,364 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 135,364 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 127,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 114,273 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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N216 UVC is a 1996 Rover Sterling in White 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 N216 UVC, 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

How do I check the history of N216 UVC?

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What year was N216 UVC registered?

N216 UVC is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N216 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 UVC 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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