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N54 OYU

1996 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,596 mi
Last recorded122,596 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 OYU
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 122,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 120,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 120,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 119,458 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 18 Aug 2008 119,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Aug 2007 115,338 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 115,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 110,095 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 109,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N54 OYU is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N54 OYU, 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 N54 OYU registered?

N54 OYU is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N54 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N54 OYU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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