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K880 DWK

1992 Rover Sterling

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,415 mi
Last recorded118,415 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Sterling111,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK880 DWK
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 118,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 118,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 110,295 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 110,213 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 100,649 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 100,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s/r bumper insecure

slight play in both bottom ball joints

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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K880 DWK is a 1992 Rover Sterling in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K880 DWK, 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 K880 DWK registered?

K880 DWK is a 1992 Rover Sterling, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K880 DWK safe to buy?

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