MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,770 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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.
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.
rear shock absorbers damp
brake pipes corroding
handbrake travel
offside headlamp glass damaged
slight play in front top wishbones
slight play in steeing rack
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
How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?
Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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