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R54 UKV

1998 Rover Sterling

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,944 mi
Last recorded100,944 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 UKV
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 100,944 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 79,573 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 79,370 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 16 Jan 2006 78,597 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R54 UKV is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R54 UKV, 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 R54 UKV registered?

R54 UKV is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R54 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 UKV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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