MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,233 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R579 KKX is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R579 KKX, 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 R579 KKX registered?
R579 KKX is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R579 KKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R579 KKX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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