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N393 YOP

1996 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,946 mi
Last recorded81,946 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 YOP
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,946 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,090 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,129 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,266 miles

f/no plate discolouring

Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,585 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,027 miles

f/screen chipped 12mm n/s lower

Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,694 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 55,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

c.a.t test not done due to exhault blow

Pass 13 Mar 2006 51,271 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 51,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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N393 YOP is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N393 YOP, 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

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What year was N393 YOP registered?

N393 YOP is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N393 YOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N393 YOP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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