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J717 VJH

1992 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,481 mi
Last recorded93,481 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Sterling111,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ717 VJH
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,481 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,905 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,001 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 73,858 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,997 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 56,947 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,866 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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J717 VJH is a 1992 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1992 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 111,035 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 J717 VJH, 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 34 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J717 VJH registered?

J717 VJH is a 1992 Rover Sterling, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J717 VJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J717 VJH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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