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P788 DGM

1996 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,904 mi
Last recorded71,904 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 DGM
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,904 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,667 miles

advise corrosion forming to suspension units and underside.

advise slight play in both sides track rods.

advise slight run out on front brakes

Pass 13 Oct 2010 63,971 miles

advise 1 front wheel nut should be replaced.

advise corrosion forming on offside rear metal brake pipe into vehicle.

advise nearside front drive shaft boot starting to perish.

advise rear no plate slight deterioation

advise slight blow from exhaust

Fail 13 Oct 2010 63,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adviose tracking should be checked

advise corrosion forming on offside rear metal brake pipe into vehicle.

advise nearside front drive shaft boot starting to perish.

advise rear no plate slight deterioation

advise slight blow from exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,986 miles

advise slight fading rear no plate

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,051 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 50,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,942 miles

advise rear box heavily corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2007 46,779 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise rear box heavily corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,991 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P788 DGM is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P788 DGM, 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 P788 DGM registered?

P788 DGM is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P788 DGM safe to buy?

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