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R962 NOJ

1998 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,987 mi
Last recorded95,987 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 NOJ
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 95,987 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 95,970 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,706 miles

slight play to steering when engine not running

Pass 14 Mar 2006 82,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R962 NOJ is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Gold 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 R962 NOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R962 NOJ registered?

R962 NOJ is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R962 NOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R962 NOJ 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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