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L579 OVC

1993 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover Sterling102,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 OVC
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 101,000 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 101,000 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Oct 2005 95,688 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 95,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L579 OVC is a 1993 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L579 OVC, 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 L579 OVC registered?

L579 OVC is a 1993 Rover Sterling, first registered on 24 November 1993.

Is L579 OVC safe to buy?

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