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N359 YER

1996 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,613 mi
Last recorded85,613 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 YER
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2010 85,613 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 84,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 83,916 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 83,442 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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N359 YER is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N359 YER, 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.

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What year was N359 YER registered?

N359 YER is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N359 YER safe to buy?

The MOT history for N359 YER shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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