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J883 JWP

1991 Rover Sterling

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,104 mi
Last recorded139,104 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Sterling94,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ883 JWP
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 139,104 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion underside on components

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 139,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion underside on components

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 138,919 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 138,909 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 138,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 138,369 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 137,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 137,269 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 137,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 136,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 135,795 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,467 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,452 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 78,310 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 76,809 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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J883 JWP is a 1991 Rover Sterling in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J883 JWP, 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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J883 JWP is a 1991 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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