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Y167 DBA

2001 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,058 mi
Last recorded58,058 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 DBA
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,058 miles

front exhaust mount worn

o/s front cv boot worn

o/s rack leaking

o/s rear brake effort slow

Pass 30 Jul 2011 54,396 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 54,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,009 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,293 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 39,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,095 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,019 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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Y167 DBA is a 2001 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y167 DBA, 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 25 years old, this Rover Sterling is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y167 DBA registered?

Y167 DBA is a 2001 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y167 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y167 DBA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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