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P102 HOC

1996 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,439 mi
Last recorded125,439 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 HOC
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 125,439 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 125,277 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 117,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P102 HOC is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P102 HOC, 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 P102 HOC registered?

P102 HOC is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P102 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 HOC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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