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S593 HGD

1998 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,797 mi
Last recorded144,797 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS593 HGD
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 144,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius 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)

deterioration in wiper blades

wear/play in offside steering rack

Fail 14 May 2008 144,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

deterioration in wiper blades

wear/play in offside steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2007 143,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 139,956 miles

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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S593 HGD is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S593 HGD, 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 S593 HGD registered?

S593 HGD is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S593 HGD safe to buy?

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