MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,372 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front wiper blade split
o/s front steering rack end slight play
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wiper blade split
o/s front steering rack end slight play
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight play rack near side
slight rack movement in mounting bushes
How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?
Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R249 MOJ is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R249 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R249 MOJ?
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What year was R249 MOJ registered?
R249 MOJ is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 27 January 1998.
Is R249 MOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R249 MOJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R249 MOJ have outstanding finance?
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