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P878 ONP

1996 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,092 mi
Last recorded134,092 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 ONP
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 134,092 miles

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

corrosion around rear suspension

corrosion on fuel lines

fuel smell from rear of vehicle

offside front tyre perished

Fail 5 Aug 2008 134,091 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion around rear suspension

corrosion on fuel lines

fuel smell from rear of vehicle

offside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2006 129,180 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 129,180 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 120,892 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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P878 ONP is a 1996 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P878 ONP, 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 P878 ONP registered?

P878 ONP is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P878 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 ONP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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