MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,411 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all tyres perished on wall
rear discs marked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
o/s front brake slightly binding
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
fluid leak from around steering rack and rack boot
metal fuel pipe slightly corroded to fuel tank
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight power steering leak.
How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?
Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R162 XOG is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 87,288 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 R162 XOG, 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 28 years old, this Rover Sterling is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R162 XOG registered?
R162 XOG is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 26 February 1998.
Is R162 XOG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R162 XOG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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