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S825 DHW

1998 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,254 mi
Last recorded140,254 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 DHW
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2006 140,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s headlight cracked

very little reserve lever travel

Pass 3 Dec 2005 133,395 miles

n/s/front lower balljoint slight play

o/s/front headlight lens cracked

rack play o/side

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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S825 DHW is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 S825 DHW, 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 S825 DHW?

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What year was S825 DHW registered?

S825 DHW is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S825 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S825 DHW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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