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N597 FNP

1996 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,595 mi
Last recorded110,595 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 FNP
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 110,595 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriated

srs light on

Pass 3 Dec 2007 104,703 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 104,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 96,530 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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N597 FNP is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N597 FNP, 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 N597 FNP registered?

N597 FNP is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N597 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N597 FNP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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