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N233 RRW

1995 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,828 mi
Last recorded163,828 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 RRW
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 163,828 miles

Oil leak

metal fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside and offside front wheel archs corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2009 163,419 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

emission test not completed due to water leak

metal fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside and offside front wheel archs corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2008 147,475 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 147,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 132,640 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 117,989 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 117,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate cracked

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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N233 RRW is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 106,834 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 N233 RRW, 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 31 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N233 RRW registered?

N233 RRW is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N233 RRW safe to buy?

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