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P956 EOG

1996 Rover Sterling

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,257 mi
Last recorded185,257 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Sterling94,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 EOG
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 185,257 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 178,438 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 178,418 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

both bumpers damaged

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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P956 EOG is a 1996 Rover Sterling in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P956 EOG, 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 P956 EOG registered?

P956 EOG is a 1996 Rover Sterling, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P956 EOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 EOG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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