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P463 LBD

1997 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,746 mi
Last recorded75,746 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Sterling86,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 LBD
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2008 75,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both outer cv boots cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal

Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,286 miles

both outer cv boots cracking

n/s/r tyre on legal tread depth limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

one of high level stop lamp bulbs inoperative

Pass 19 Jan 2006 64,793 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

inside edge wearing on both front tyres

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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P463 LBD is a 1997 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P463 LBD, 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 P463 LBD registered?

P463 LBD is a 1997 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P463 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P463 LBD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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