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N475 TOH

1995 Rover Sterling

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

224,191 mi
Last recorded224,191 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 TOH
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 224,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 224,111 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 221,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 221,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill not attached to inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 219,344 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 219,344 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 213,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 203,366 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 203,366 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 192,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 184,807 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2013 184,807 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 179,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 179,051 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 174,005 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 171,580 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 170,580 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 156,658 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 147,508 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 145,137 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 145,137 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly 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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N475 TOH is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 N475 TOH, 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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N475 TOH is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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