MOT Status
Mileage
129,076 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s and n/s rear bumper insicure
How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?
Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K257 KAB is a 1992 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 K257 KAB, 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.
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What year was K257 KAB registered?
K257 KAB is a 1992 Rover Sterling, first registered on 21 October 1992.
Is K257 KAB safe to buy?
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