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N719 RRW

1996 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

199,155 mi
Last recorded199,155 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN719 RRW
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2006 199,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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N719 RRW is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N719 RRW, 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

How do I check the history of N719 RRW?

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What year was N719 RRW registered?

N719 RRW is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N719 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N719 RRW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N719 RRW have outstanding finance?

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