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S528 DNH

1998 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,832 mi
Last recorded149,832 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 DNH
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 149,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 144,866 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 140,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 133,113 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 133,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 124,960 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 124,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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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S528 DNH is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S528 DNH, 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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How do I check the history of S528 DNH?

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What year was S528 DNH registered?

S528 DNH is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S528 DNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S528 DNH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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