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K843 WTM

1992 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,929 mi
Last recorded71,929 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Sterling111,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK843 WTM
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,929 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 71,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 71,822 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,120 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 69,885 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 69,885 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

seat belt extender fitted large hand brake travel washer jets part blocked

Fail 10 Sep 2005 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2005 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

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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K843 WTM is a 1992 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K843 WTM, 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 K843 WTM registered?

K843 WTM is a 1992 Rover Sterling, first registered on 3 August 1992.

Is K843 WTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K843 WTM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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