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N225 PUU

1996 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,171 mi
Last recorded64,171 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 PUU
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,171 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,430 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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N225 PUU is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N225 PUU, 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 N225 PUU?

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What year was N225 PUU registered?

N225 PUU is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N225 PUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N225 PUU shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N225 PUU have outstanding finance?

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