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P404 JOK

1997 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,943 mi
Last recorded84,943 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Sterling86,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 JOK
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,943 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 84,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 83,389 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 83,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside outer cv boots perished near to splitting

Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,186 miles

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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P404 JOK is a 1997 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P404 JOK, 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 P404 JOK registered?

P404 JOK is a 1997 Rover Sterling, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P404 JOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 JOK 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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