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P690 BVE

1996 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,783 mi
Last recorded89,783 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 BVE
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2006 89,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 84,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

brake pipes to both rear flexi brake hoses corroding

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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P690 BVE is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Red 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 P690 BVE, 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 P690 BVE registered?

P690 BVE is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P690 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P690 BVE 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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