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N939 TNH

1996 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,048 mi
Last recorded106,048 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN939 TNH
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 106,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 105,034 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 105,034 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,971 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake low effort

rear brakes disc worn

Pass 3 Oct 2006 102,204 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 100,756 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 100,756 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Service 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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N939 TNH is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N939 TNH, 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 N939 TNH?

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What year was N939 TNH registered?

N939 TNH is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N939 TNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N939 TNH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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