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R536 DJV

1998 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,690 mi
Last recorded55,690 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 DJV
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 May 2009 55,690 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,013 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,665 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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R536 DJV is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R536 DJV, 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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How do I check the history of R536 DJV?

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What year was R536 DJV registered?

R536 DJV is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R536 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 DJV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R536 DJV have outstanding finance?

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