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J462 OHP

1991 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,058 mi
Last recorded94,058 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover Sterling94,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 OHP
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 94,058 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in near side rear and near side front suspension bushes

some surface corrosion of off side sill panel

Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

slight engine oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,550 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,722 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 77,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 73,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 63,482 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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J462 OHP is a 1991 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J462 OHP, 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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J462 OHP is a 1991 Rover Sterling, first registered on 11 November 1991.

Is J462 OHP safe to buy?

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