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S681 VAH

1998 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,286 mi
Last recorded58,286 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 VAH
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 58,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 52,133 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 52,099 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 46,037 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2011 39,379 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside lower ball joint has slightly deteriorated rubber gaitor

Pass 25 May 2010 39,028 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 36,123 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 33,055 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

centre brake light not working

Pass 18 May 2007 30,793 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2006 28,256 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S681 VAH is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S681 VAH, 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 S681 VAH registered?

S681 VAH is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S681 VAH safe to buy?

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