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S160 JRU

1998 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,565 mi
Last recorded76,565 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 JRU
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,565 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 76,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,857 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,780 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 57,780 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 55,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear discs corroded.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,412 miles

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,710 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 52,427 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,498 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 41,994 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 40,180 miles

4 recent tyres

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake lever has some movement

no screws number plates

repair bandage and paste rear exhaust silencer deteriatation of outer caseing

some free movement steering rack sealer applied to rack pinion houseing

Pass 7 Oct 2005 40,180 miles

4 recent tyres

hand brake lever has some movement

no screws number plates

repair bandage and paste rear exhaust silencer deteriatation of outer caseing

some free movement steering rack sealer applied to rack pinion houseing

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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S160 JRU is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S160 JRU, 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

How do I check the history of S160 JRU?

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What year was S160 JRU registered?

S160 JRU is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S160 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S160 JRU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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