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G500 XMO

1989 Rover Sterling

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,541 mi
Last recorded83,541 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Sterling62,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG500 XMO
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,541 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,537 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,087 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 82,058 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,680 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 80,669 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 79,162 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,252 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,179 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,735 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 73,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 70,722 miles

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

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

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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G500 XMO is a 1989 Rover Sterling in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G500 XMO, 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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What year was G500 XMO registered?

G500 XMO is a 1989 Rover Sterling, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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