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J150 NWK

1991 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,643 mi
Last recorded140,643 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover Sterling94,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ150 NWK
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 140,643 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2006 140,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

high travel on handbrake lever

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2005 132,716 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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J150 NWK is a 1991 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 94,058 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 J150 NWK, 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 35 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J150 NWK registered?

J150 NWK is a 1991 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J150 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J150 NWK 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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