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P825 FBD

1996 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,234 mi
Last recorded58,234 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 FBD
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

stone chip in screen

Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,505 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,932 miles

Rear brake discs coroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,608 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jul 2008 43,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,921 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 41,921 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,339 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 35,840 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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P825 FBD is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P825 FBD, 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 P825 FBD registered?

P825 FBD is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P825 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P825 FBD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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