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N837 EBF

1995 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,317 mi
Last recorded160,317 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover Sterling106,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN837 EBF
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 160,317 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 153,745 miles

c.o erattic and close to limit

Fail 23 Sep 2010 153,743 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 144,378 miles

engine oil leak

front pads very thin

front pipe corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2009 144,376 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe corroding

front brake pads thin

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 133,034 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe corroding + slight leak

n/s steering rack boot perishing

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 27 Sep 2007 124,374 miles

exhaust front pipe corroding + slight leak

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2007 124,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust front pipe corroding + slight leak

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2006 114,308 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 2 Oct 2006 114,308 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f side light dim

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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N837 EBF is a 1995 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N837 EBF, 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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N837 EBF is a 1995 Rover Sterling, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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