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F598 FET

1989 Rover Sterling

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,598 mi
Last recorded53,598 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Sterling62,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 FET
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,598 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 53,500 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FUEL FILLER NECK VENT PIPES CORRODED/BROKEN.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,107 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSR & OSR WHEELS BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY

Fail 15 Feb 2011 49,400 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSR & OSR WHEELS BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,307 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,628 miles

park brake eff just meets the std

Fail 20 Feb 2007 44,946 miles

O/S/F brake dragging slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,946 miles

O/S/F brake dragging slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,180 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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F598 FET is a 1989 Rover Sterling in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 62,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F598 FET, 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 37 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F598 FET is a 1989 Rover Sterling, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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