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R294 EAH

1997 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,625 mi
Last recorded50,625 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Sterling86,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 EAH
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,625 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 12 Oct 2006 46,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,032 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 44,180 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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R294 EAH is a 1997 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R294 EAH, 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 R294 EAH registered?

R294 EAH is a 1997 Rover Sterling, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R294 EAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 EAH 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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