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P652 KDA

1997 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,032 mi
Last recorded91,032 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Sterling86,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 KDA
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 91,032 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,008 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 61,156 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2014 54,426 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,827 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 46,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 44,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,652 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,994 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,516 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 36,639 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,639 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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P652 KDA is a 1997 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P652 KDA, 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 P652 KDA registered?

P652 KDA is a 1997 Rover Sterling, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P652 KDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P652 KDA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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