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S523 DWH

1998 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,455 mi
Last recorded67,455 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 DWH
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2007 67,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,455 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 63,689 miles

0uter drive shaft gaters off side and near side front showing wear exhaust system corroded slight misting of fluid on rear shockers

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,689 miles

0uter drive shaft gaters off side and near side front showing wear exhaust system corroded slight misting of fluid on rear shockers

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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S523 DWH 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 S523 DWH, 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 S523 DWH?

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What year was S523 DWH registered?

S523 DWH is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S523 DWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 DWH 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.

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