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R470 WRN

1997 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,478 mi
Last recorded92,478 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Sterling86,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 WRN
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2007 92,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 79,729 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 79,729 miles

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

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

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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R470 WRN is a 1997 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R470 WRN, 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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How do I check the history of R470 WRN?

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What year was R470 WRN registered?

R470 WRN is a 1997 Rover Sterling, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R470 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 WRN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R470 WRN have outstanding finance?

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