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N811 WBD

1996 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,631 mi
Last recorded106,631 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN811 WBD
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 May 2009 106,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the n/s/f door mirror is crazed in places but you can still see behind

the rack has slight play

there is some dampness around the rack boots, it is not leaking as far as i can tell

Pass 19 May 2009 106,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

the n/s/f door mirror is crazed in places but you can still see behind

the rack has slight play

there is some dampness around the rack boots, it is not leaking as far as i can tell

Pass 19 May 2008 99,163 miles

slight play rack

Pass 17 May 2007 89,413 miles

Both front cv boots are heavily perished

Pass 16 May 2006 82,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

there is some play in the steering rack

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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N811 WBD is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N811 WBD, 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.

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What year was N811 WBD registered?

N811 WBD is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N811 WBD safe to buy?

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