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H498 YTC

1990 Rover Sterling

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,844 mi
Last recorded169,844 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Sterling101,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 YTC
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 169,844 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 169,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 167,306 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 161,476 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 161,476 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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H498 YTC is a 1990 Rover Sterling in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,992 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 H498 YTC, 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 36 years old, this Rover Sterling is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H498 YTC registered?

H498 YTC is a 1990 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H498 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H498 YTC 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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