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R173 MOJ

1998 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,799 mi
Last recorded75,799 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 MOJ
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 75,799 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 75,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2007 64,792 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,881 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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R173 MOJ is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R173 MOJ, 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 R173 MOJ registered?

R173 MOJ is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R173 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 MOJ shows 4 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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