MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?
Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G179 HFR is a 1989 Rover Sterling in Bronze with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 G179 HFR, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of G179 HFR?
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What year was G179 HFR registered?
G179 HFR is a 1989 Rover Sterling, first registered on 2 October 1989.
Is G179 HFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for G179 HFR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G179 HFR have outstanding finance?
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