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J784 MLP

1992 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,209 mi
Last recorded91,209 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Sterling111,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ784 MLP
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 91,209 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 91,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 88,512 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 88,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J784 MLP is a 1992 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J784 MLP, 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 J784 MLP registered?

J784 MLP is a 1992 Rover Sterling, first registered on 15 May 1992.

Is J784 MLP safe to buy?

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