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S455 OFR

1998 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,110 mi
Last recorded59,110 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 OFR
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2007 59,110 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2005 52,795 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 52,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S455 OFR is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S455 OFR, 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 S455 OFR?

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What year was S455 OFR registered?

S455 OFR is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S455 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S455 OFR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S455 OFR have outstanding finance?

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