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S272 GTM

1998 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,770 mi
Last recorded111,770 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 GTM
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 111,770 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 108,814 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 105,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 102,027 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,357 miles

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

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 Jun 2009 984,842 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

blow from temporary exhaust repair.

damage to offside headlamp glass.

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 98,482 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

blow from temporary exhaust repair.

damage to offside headlamp glass.

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

Pass 7 May 2008 96,884 miles

rear shock absorbers damp

brake pipes corroding

handbrake travel

offside headlamp glass damaged

slight play in front top wishbones

slight play in steeing rack

Fail 7 May 2008 96,884 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

handbrake travel

offside headlamp glass damaged

rear shock absorbers damp

slight play in front top wishbones

slight play in steeing rack

Pass 10 May 2007 94,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 92,483 miles

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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S272 GTM is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S272 GTM, 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 S272 GTM registered?

S272 GTM is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S272 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S272 GTM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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