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R27 TCK

1998 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,301 mi
Last recorded49,301 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 TCK
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 49,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2007 84,530 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 84,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2006 132,681 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 132,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

oil leak

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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R27 TCK 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 R27 TCK, 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 R27 TCK registered?

R27 TCK is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R27 TCK safe to buy?

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