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N270 YFL

1996 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,380 mi
Last recorded120,380 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 YFL
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2006 120,380 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 120,245 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N270 YFL is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N270 YFL, 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 N270 YFL?

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What year was N270 YFL registered?

N270 YFL is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N270 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N270 YFL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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