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R302 DGC

1998 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,904 mi
Last recorded140,904 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 DGC
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2006 140,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 113,181 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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R302 DGC is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R302 DGC, 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 R302 DGC registered?

R302 DGC is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R302 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 DGC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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