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S180 FNM

1998 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,361 mi
Last recorded165,361 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 FNM
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 165,361 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 165,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 163,794 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 163,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 160,261 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 158,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 158,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 154,414 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 154,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 149,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 146,490 miles

Noted dashboard warning lamp indicating fault with SRS system.

Offside front(drivers) window not opening/closing correctly.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 143,393 miles

Allowance given to new brake parts whereby healthier braking effort figures might be expected.

Noted wear evident to nearside front lower suspension swivel joint.

Noted wear evident to steering rack.

Presenters request for pre MOT check revealed serious concerns to newly fitted parts.(Including Nil parking brake)

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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S180 FNM is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S180 FNM, 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 S180 FNM registered?

S180 FNM is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S180 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 FNM shows 12 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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