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P118 LOP

1997 Rover Sterling

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,244 mi
Last recorded130,244 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Sterling86,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 LOP
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 130,244 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 121,475 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 113,635 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 113,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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P118 LOP is a 1997 Rover Sterling in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 86,940 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 P118 LOP, 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 29 years old, this Rover Sterling is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P118 LOP registered?

P118 LOP is a 1997 Rover Sterling, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P118 LOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 LOP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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