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N269 XJE

1995 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,119 mi
Last recorded168,119 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 XJE
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 168,119 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 168,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

left top suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 5 Apr 2007 162,937 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 157,988 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 157,544 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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N269 XJE is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N269 XJE, 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 N269 XJE registered?

N269 XJE is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is N269 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N269 XJE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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