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P825 GBL

1997 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,655 mi
Last recorded107,655 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Sterling86,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 GBL
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 107,655 miles

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

slight play in steering

Fail 17 Mar 2010 107,655 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Mar 2009 101,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear tyre side cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2008 98,235 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in both sides front steering arms

Pass 22 Mar 2007 93,956 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 93,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front indicator lamp broken

Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake lever seems rather slack-suspect mounting bolts?

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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P825 GBL is a 1997 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P825 GBL, 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 P825 GBL registered?

P825 GBL is a 1997 Rover Sterling, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P825 GBL safe to buy?

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