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N893 YOP

1996 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,653 mi
Last recorded105,653 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2005
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN893 YOP
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2005 105,653 miles

advise exhaust is hitting heat shield at rear

advise front and rear brake discs are very corroded and worn

advise power steering pipes are corroded

advise service brake has travell

adviseo ffside front wiper blade is split

Fail 14 Dec 2005 105,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise exhaust is hitting heat shield at rear

advise exhaust system is very corroded †

advise offside and nearside front brake discs are corroded and worn

advise offside and nearside rear brake discs are very corroded

advise offside front wiper blade is split

advise power steering pipes are corroded

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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N893 YOP is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N893 YOP, 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 N893 YOP registered?

N893 YOP is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N893 YOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N893 YOP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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