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P150 DOD

1997 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,242 mi
Last recorded105,242 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Sterling86,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 DOD
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 105,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2008 105,242 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2007 104,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 104,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 97,023 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 97,023 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P150 DOD is a 1997 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P150 DOD, 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.

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What year was P150 DOD registered?

P150 DOD is a 1997 Rover Sterling, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P150 DOD safe to buy?

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