MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Third brake light partially inoperative. Slight leak PAS pipe.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Third brake light partially inoperative. Slight leak PAS pipe.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?
Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R240 JAR is a 1997 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R240 JAR, 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 R240 JAR registered?
R240 JAR is a 1997 Rover Sterling, first registered on 10 December 1997.
Is R240 JAR safe to buy?
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