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L489 DOB

1993 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,312 mi
Last recorded71,312 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Sterling102,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 DOB
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,312 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 71,147 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

abs light intermitantly comes on

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,036 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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L489 DOB is a 1993 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 102,770 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 L489 DOB, 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 33 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L489 DOB registered?

L489 DOB is a 1993 Rover Sterling, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L489 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L489 DOB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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