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S949 XOL

1998 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,521 mi
Last recorded81,521 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 XOL
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 81,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer driveshaft gaitors age cracking

movement in steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2009 81,521 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer driveshaft gaitors age cracking

movement in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2007 73,024 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,218 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 69,213 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S949 XOL is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S949 XOL, 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 S949 XOL registered?

S949 XOL is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S949 XOL safe to buy?

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