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R477 MFL

1998 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 MFL
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,644 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 82,028 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 79,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,246 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 78,239 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 78,239 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R477 MFL is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R477 MFL, 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 R477 MFL registered?

R477 MFL is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R477 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 MFL shows 6 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.

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