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G606 VJH

1989 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,852 mi
Last recorded212,852 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover Sterling62,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG606 VJH
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 212,852 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 212,849 miles

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 206,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 202,185 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 202,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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G606 VJH is a 1989 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G606 VJH, 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 G606 VJH registered?

G606 VJH is a 1989 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G606 VJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G606 VJH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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