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S823 DJO

1998 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,950 mi
Last recorded70,950 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 DJO
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,624 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,038 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,371 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,547 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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S823 DJO is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S823 DJO, 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 S823 DJO?

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What year was S823 DJO registered?

S823 DJO is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S823 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S823 DJO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S823 DJO have outstanding finance?

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