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R613 JVA

1998 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,459 mi
Last recorded69,459 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 JVA
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 69,455 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,008 miles

Interior mirror missing

Offside inner rear disc face in poor condition

Spare tyre on minimum 1.6mm

Fail 5 Aug 2008 62,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both wiper blades poor

Interior mirror missing

Offside inner rear disc face in poor condition

Spare tyre on minimum 1.6mm

Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,171 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,311 miles

all rear brake pads getting low

both front tyres are low on tread. 2.5mm

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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R613 JVA 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 R613 JVA, 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 R613 JVA registered?

R613 JVA is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R613 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R613 JVA 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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