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R537 POG

1998 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,309 mi
Last recorded110,309 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 POG
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2007 110,309 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 97,852 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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R537 POG is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,497cc 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 R537 POG, 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 R537 POG registered?

R537 POG is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R537 POG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 POG 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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