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S554 LRK

1998 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,500 mi
Last recorded130,500 miles
Recorded on27 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 LRK
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2006 130,500 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 130,500 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S554 LRK is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 S554 LRK, 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 S554 LRK?

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What year was S554 LRK registered?

S554 LRK is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S554 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S554 LRK shows 2 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 S554 LRK have outstanding finance?

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