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P812 JKK

1996 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,645 mi
Last recorded26,645 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 JKK
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2008 26,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 117,186 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 117,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 106,126 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 106,124 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 98,946 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside and neraside sterring rack inner joints

Fail 24 Oct 2005 98,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

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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P812 JKK is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P812 JKK, 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 P812 JKK registered?

P812 JKK is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P812 JKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P812 JKK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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