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P780 SGV

1997 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,636 mi
Last recorded181,636 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover Sterling86,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 SGV
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 181,636 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 181,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.07 mm - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S/R REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 178,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 175,948 miles

h/brake only just met requirement

Pass 16 Sep 2015 173,369 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 173,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 171,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 168,268 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 168,260 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 165,406 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 165,402 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 161,309 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 161,303 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 156,802 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 156,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 152,583 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 147,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 143,084 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 135,318 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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P780 SGV is a 1997 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P780 SGV, 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 P780 SGV registered?

P780 SGV is a 1997 Rover Sterling, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P780 SGV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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