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R965 OJH

1998 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,788 mi
Last recorded103,788 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 OJH
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 103,788 miles

rear brake discs close to wear limit

Fail 26 Aug 2009 103,467 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs close to wear limit

Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,447 miles

advise all metal brake pipes corroding

advise front shock bushes plus front anti roll bar link bushes

advise play to steering rack

strong advise on front and rear brake discs worn and rusting

Fail 1 Aug 2008 91,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise all metal brake pipes corroding

advise front shock bushes plus front anti roll bar link bushes

advise play to steering rack

strong advise on front and rear brake discs worn and rusting

Pass 28 Jun 2007 79,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 72,877 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 72,877 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

tyres worn on edges

underbody rusty and weak in places

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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R965 OJH 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 R965 OJH, 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 R965 OJH registered?

R965 OJH is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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