£2,070
1996 ROVER STERLING AUTO - SHOWING JUST 66,952 MILES
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 20 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£2,070
1996 ROVER STERLING AUTO - SHOWING JUST 66,952 MILES
UK • 20 Jul 2026 • Lot 2
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1996 Rover Sterling Auto, a luxurious executive car from the Rover 800 series. It features a high-end trim with Connolly leather, burr walnut veneer, and numerous electric amenities.
The vehicle is powered by a 2.5L Rover KV6 engine producing 173 hp, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission that includes a 'Sport' mode. Further details and viewing arrangements are available upon request.
Condition
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66,952 miles
32426
LHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
N107 YOP
1996
Auction
£2,070
1996 ROVER STERLING AUTO - SHOWING JUST 66,952 MILES
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 20 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
1996 ROVER STERLING AUTO The 1996 Rover Sterling Auto represents the pinnacle of luxury for the Rover 800 series, an executive vehicle range co-developed by the British Austin Rover Group and Honda.
As the top-of-the-line flagship model, the Sterling was designed to bridge the gap between classic British premium styling and modern refined performance. The Sterling trim level was heavily loaded with premium equipment that rivalled far more expensive luxury cars of the 1990s Lavish Connolly leather seats alongside genuine burr walnut wood veneer cappings across the dashboard and door panels. Fully electric front seats with driver memory functions, an electric tilt-and-slide sunroof, and electric windows/mirrors. Fitted with The Rover KV6 2.5L
Engine (825 Sterling): Introduced in mid-1996 to meet stricter European emissions laws, this British all-alloy engine produces 173 hp and 240 Nm of torque, and mated to a smooth, traditional 4-speed automatic gearbox featuring a selectable 'Sport...
Price Analysis vs Other Sterlings
£800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£4,800
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sterling Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th Nov 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
66,935 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th Nov 2017, 66,935 miles
Passed
On 2nd Jul 2014, 66,873 miles
Passed
On 24th Jun 2013, 66,773 miles
Passed
On 26th Jun 2012, 66,716 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- all brake discs slighty corroded
MOT Mileage Trend
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