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P765 BAP

1996 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 BAP
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,758 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 93,758 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,257 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,798 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 90,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,078 miles

slight play off side inner rack end

Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,722 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,567 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,766 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 78,552 miles

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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P765 BAP is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P765 BAP, 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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P765 BAP is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P765 BAP safe to buy?

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