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S885 OCK

1998 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,803 mi
Last recorded95,803 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 OCK
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 95,803 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 95,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2006 86,040 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 86,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2005 73,502 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 73,502 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S885 OCK is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S885 OCK, 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

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What year was S885 OCK registered?

S885 OCK is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S885 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 OCK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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