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R268 XOF

1998 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,604 mi
Last recorded78,604 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 XOF
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,516 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view

Fail 12 Apr 2011 77,516 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,155 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2010 76,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,040 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 74,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,592 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 72,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,133 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 71,067 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2005 70,049 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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R268 XOF is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R268 XOF, 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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R268 XOF is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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